Credit: The Royal Society
    Image number: RS.3002

    Portrait of William Pearce

    Date
    1821
    Sitter
    William Pearce (1744 - 1820) , Clergyman
    Creator
    Henry Hoppner Meyer (1782 - 1847, British) , Engraver
    After
    Thomas Kirkby (1775 - 1847, British) , Painter
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    Dimensions
    height (print): 95mm
    width (print): 80mm
    Description
    Half-length portrait of William Pearce turned slightly towards his right, he is shown in a dark open coat, a clerical collar and a short wig. A coat of arms is presented below the portrait.

    Inscribed below: ‘Kirkby pinxt. 1806.’ ‘H. Meyer sculpt. 1821.’ ‘William Pearce, / DEAN OF ELY, &c. &c. / NAT. DEC. 3, 1744. OB. NOV. 14, 1820.’ ‘Published June 7, 1821, by T. Cadell in the Strand, London.’

    William Pearce (1744-1820), British clergyman, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1788.
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