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George, Prince of Wales

Engraver Pietro Sardi Italian
Publisher Catterin Aglietti et Compagni Italian
Sitter George, Prince of Wales British

1789–99

Not on view

Published to illustrate a small book, and published in Venice, this bust-length portrait within an oval shows George, Prince of Wales (later George IV), wearing a military coat decorated with the Garter Star, his head turned to the right.

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Title: George, Prince of Wales

Engraver: Pietro Sardi (Italian, 1701–1800)

Publisher: Catterin Aglietti et Compagni (Italian, active Venice 1789–1800)

Sitter: George, Prince of Wales (British, London 1762–1830 Windsor)

Published in: Venice

Date: 1789–99

Medium: Stipple engraving

Dimensions: Plate: 5 1/16 × 4 3/16 in. (12.8 × 10.7 cm)
Sheet: 9 3/16 × 6 1/4 in. (23.3 × 15.8 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924

Object Number: 24.90.616

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