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His Most Gracious Majesty George the IVth

Engraver Edward Scriven British
Publisher George Atkinson British
May 9, 1825
Not on view
George IV stands full-length in profile facing to the left. He wears private dress, has the Order of the Golden Fleece around his neck and Garter Star on his coat. Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel are seen in the background.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: His Most Gracious Majesty George the IVth
  • Engraver: Edward Scriven (British, Alcester 1775–1841 Middlesex)
  • Publisher: George Atkinson (British, active from 1824)
  • Sitter: George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland (British, London 1762–1830 Windsor)
  • Published in: Brighton
  • Date: May 9, 1825
  • Medium: Etching and aquatint
  • Dimensions: Plate: 15 15/16 × 11 5/8 in. (40.5 × 29.5 cm)
    Sheet: 17 5/16 × 12 13/16 in. (44 × 32.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.3.756-1305
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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