Portrait of George IV, King of England

Philip Thomas (mentioned on object), 1841

George was prince regent from 1811 and king of England from 1820 until his death in 1830. He had himself portrayed by Lawrence a number of times. The ruler was anything but an easy sitter: he suffered from obesity as a result of his excessive lifestyle. Lawrence thus had to steer a course between credibility and fawning. His critics felt that he flattered the king too much.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1897-A-19418
  • Dimensionsheight 411 mm x width 286 mm
  • Physical characteristicsmezzotint

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Portrait of George IV, King of England

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1897-A-19418

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Philip Thomas (mentioned on object)
    • after painting by Thomas Lawrence (mentioned on object)
    • publisher: (mentioned on object), London

  • Dating

    1841

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    mezzotint

  • Dimensions

    height 411 mm x width 286 mm

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