[1] It was one of a number of depictions of prime ministers executed by Lawrence during his career.

Painted posthumously, Lawrence was forced to rely on a bust by Joseph Nollekens and his own observations from memory of earlier meetings with Pitt.

The impressive likeness of the former prime minister was widely commented on, possibly to the irritation of Lawrence's rival John Hoppner who had painted his own portrait of Pitt from life.

[4] Pitt is shown holding a scroll in one hand and pointing to a paper with Redemption of the National Debt written on it.

[5] Today the work hangs in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle having been acquired by George IV from Angerstein.