King George IV. Engraving by W. Finden after Sir T. Lawrence, 1829.
- Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830.
- Date:
- January 1. 1829
- Reference:
- 2008488i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
King George IV. An engraved and etched rendering of Lawrence's painting of King George IV sitting on a sofa, with the Windsor great park behind him. He is dressed in a lavish manner, with the star of Garter, the Order of the Phoenix around his neck, and a fur collar
Publication/Creation
London (6, Pall Mall) : Published ... by Moon, Boys & Graves, printsellers to the king, January 1. 1829.
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; image approximately 59 x 40.5 cm
Lettering
To the British nation the portrait of his most gracious majesty King George the fourth is dedicated with gratitude and respect, by the proprietors Moon Boys & Graves. Painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. &c. &c. &c. Engraved by William Finden.
References note
Freeman O'Donoghue, Catalogue of engraved British portraits: preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, London 1908-1925, vol. 2, p. 315, no. 100
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2008488i
Reproduction note
After: an oil painting of 1822, subsequently in the Wallace Collection
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