[George IV] 1824

Mezzotint | 51.4 x 36.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 605267

Charles Turner (1774-1857)

Description

Mezzotint of George IV as king. Half length with short hair, high collar, plain tie, and embroidered coat edged in fur with Garter star. With lion, unicorn, and coat of arms below, English inscriptions including publisher's address, 'London, Published Jany. 1. 1824, by Hurst, Robinson & Co. Printseller to His Majesty, No.8,, Pall Mall & 90 Cheapside.' Borders trimmed. Second state.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Turner (1774-1857)
(mezzotinter)

After
Search the collection Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830)
(artist)

Search the collection Hurst, Robinson & Co.: 8 Pall Mall & 90 Cheapside
(publisher)

Search the collection James Lahee : London
(printer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Mezzotint

mezzotint

Measurements

51.4 x 36.6 cm (sheet of paper)

50.5 x 35.5 cm (platemark)

32.3 x 24.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Golden Fleece (Burgundy/Spain/Austria)
Order of the Garter (England)
References

Other number(s)

O'D : O'Donoghue, F., 1908. Engraved British Portraits Preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum. Volume I-V, London – O'D (George IV) 103

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