Portrait of William Clift (1775-1849) Size:S: 36 x 28cm Britannia in the guise of

Britannia in the guise of a plump mother hen is shown sitting on her clutch of eggs

or Prparations (Preparations) for Lord-Mayor's Day

Figures gathered round including a female figure touching Christ's cloak with her face

following the death of his parents

Portrait of William Clift (1775-1849) Size:S: 36 x 28cm Britannia in the guise ofHalf length portrait of William Clift, seated, his body turned to the right as viewed. His hands are crossed at the wrist, the right hand holding a sheaf of paper. Clift is balding, with long side whiskers. He wears a black coat, waistcoat and tie, with a high collared white shirt. William Clift was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1823. Original: oil on canvas, 767x640mm. ca. 1820s