Henry Blacker, a giant. Line engraving, 1751.

Thompson states that "He was visited several times by William, Duke of Cumberland, who was himself a very tall man, and in [this engraving], the Duke is represented among the spectators".

The sitter went to London when he was twenty-seven where he attracted considerable interest. His exhibition was announced in the 'Daily Advertiser' of 8 December 1752.

[London] (Fleet Street) : H. Carpenter...according to Act of Parliament, 15 March 1751.

1 print : line engraving

Mr. Henry Blacker the British giant, born near Cuckfield in Sussex 1724. Who is now to be seen opposite the Mouse Gate at Charing Cross. He is thought by all who have view'd him to be the tallest man ever exhibited in England, measuring 7 feet 4 inches, and exceeds the famous Mynheer Cajanus who was shewn with so much applause several years ago.

C.J.S. Thompson 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930, p.159.

Wellcome Collection 170i