George, Prince of Wales

Publisher Catterin Aglietti et Compagni Italian

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.

Artwork Details

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
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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