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A SCENE in the New FARCE called the RIVALS or a Visit to the Heir Presumptive 1819
Etching with Hand-colouring | 26.8 x 39.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 630156
SW Fores : 50 Piccadilly
A SCENE in the New FARCE called the RIVALS or a Visit to the Heir Presumptive 1819
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Etching with hand-colouring of the infant Prince George Duke of Cambridge, with his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Satire on the Hanoverian race to produce an heir to the throne. Whole length figures of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, at the centre, holding their infant son George. Surrounded by the other children of George III, each proclaiming that they will, in fact, produce an heir to the throne. To the left, William IV and Adelaide, and to thr right the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland, and the Duchess of York. To the left of the seated couple, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, the latter heavily pregnant with Queen Victoria. With English inscription below, including publisher's address, 'London Pubd. 1819 by W. Fores 50 Piccadilly.'
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Medium and techniques
Etching with Hand-colouring
Measurements
26.8 x 39.2 cm (sheet of paper)
23.4 x 35.0 cm (platemark)
20.8 x 33.1 cm (image)