Sir William Grant (after a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence)

Artist Edward McInnis (UNKN - UNKN)

Artistic Source Sir Thomas Laqrence

Painter Sir Thomas Laqrence

Place of ManufactureEurope

Mediummezzotint

DimensionsOverall (support; plate - 40.7 x 27.8): 50.5 x 34.3 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. Irving Dwinnell

Object number1972.158.001

DescriptionSir William Grant, 1752 - 1832, son of a small farmer in Morayshire, after the death of his parents, he was educated by his uncle, a rich London merchant. He studied law at the University of Leyden & was appointed attorney-general of Canada in 1776. In 1790, after his return to England he entered Parliament in the adminstration of Pitt. He later became a distinguished judge & Master of the Rolls.

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