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William Pitt the Younger (1759–1806)

Image credit: Glasgow Life Museums

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This work was transferred in 1877 from the Old Town Hall, where it was presented by the Citizens of Glasgow in 1812.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Title

William Pitt the Younger (1759–1806)

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 281.7 x W 101 x D 87 cm

Accession number

S.30

Acquisition method

presented by the Citizens of Glasgow, 1812; transferred from the Old Town Hall, 1877

Work type

Statue

Signature/marks description

signed: John Flaxman R.A. / Sculptor

Inscription description

cylinder shaped plinth bearing inscription: GULIELMO PITT / CIVES GLASGUENSES / POSUERUNT / A.D. 1812

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland

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