Sir William Grant (1752–1832), Master of the Rolls

Lawrence painted Sir William Grant in 1802, depicting the Master of the Rolls in his judicial robes. Grant was considered one of the finest equity judges of his era. This version, at the Guildhall Art Gallery, shows the same sitter Lawrence painted for other collections, reflecting the common practice of producing multiple versions of portraits of prominent figures. The Guildhall location connects it to London's civic and legal traditions that Grant served throughout his distinguished career.

The Guildhall version is more formal than the Sheffield portrait, with the judicial robes rendered in careful detail and the composition arranged to convey the weight of office. Lawrence's handling of the dark robes against the sitter's pale face creates effective visual contrast and institutional gravity.