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His Most Gracious Majesty George the Third

Engraver William Angus British
After James Millar British
1763–1805
Not on view
This print reproduces a portrait medal of George III who is shown in profile, facing right. The image is held aloft by a putto and surrounded by olive and palm leaves with St. Paul's Cathedral and the River Thames seen in the distance. A book illustration.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: His Most Gracious Majesty George the Third
  • Engraver: William Angus (British, 1752–1821 Islington)
  • Artist: After James Millar (British, active 1763–1805 Birmingham)
  • Sitter: George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland (British, London 1738–1820 Windsor)
  • Date: 1763–1805
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed and inset): 5 1/16 × 3 1/16 in. (12.9 × 7.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.3.756-1635
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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