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George Iv Collection (#3)

George IV, also known as the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1820 to 1830, was a fascinating figure who left an indelible mark on British history

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Captain Johnny Newcome presenting the trophies of war, King Joseph Bonaparts hat

Captain Johnny Newcome presenting the trophies of war, King Joseph Bonaparts hat
FLO4999324 Captain Johnny Newcome presenting the trophies of war, King Joseph Bonaparts hat and Marshal Jean-Baptiste Jourdans baton, to the Prince Regent at Carlton House

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt)

Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt)
2607251 Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt) by Storr, Paul (1771-1844); height: 32.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: A Great Actor (not Liston) in the Popular Farce of Twould Puzzle a Conjuror

A Great Actor (not Liston) in the Popular Farce of Twould Puzzle a Conjuror, 1827 (coloured engraving)
3638210 A Great Actor (not Liston) in the Popular Farce of Twould Puzzle a Conjuror, 1827 (coloured engraving) by Seymour

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Royal dramatic fete in honour of the anniversary of the accession of King George IV

Royal dramatic fete in honour of the anniversary of the accession of King George IV
3639816 Royal dramatic fete in honour of the anniversary of the accession of King George IV, 26 January 1825 (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Dedication of a work by Thomas Walton to the Prince of Wales, 1792 (colour litho)

Dedication of a work by Thomas Walton to the Prince of Wales, 1792 (colour litho)
3639364 Dedication of a work by Thomas Walton to the Prince of Wales, 1792 (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The Queens Visit to the Savoy, Sketches in the Savoy (engraving)

The Queens Visit to the Savoy, Sketches in the Savoy (engraving)
1623235 The Queens Visit to the Savoy, Sketches in the Savoy (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to the Savoy, Sketches in the Savoy)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Whos Your Fat Friend ? (litho)

Whos Your Fat Friend ? (litho)
695066 Whos Your Fat Friend ? (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricatures of Beau Brummel and the Prince Regent; Beau Brummel (1778-1840)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Entry of George IV. into Dublin (engraving)

Entry of George IV. into Dublin (engraving)
655401 Entry of George IV. into Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of George IV. into Dublin)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George IV

George IV
LLM455157 George IV by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (James Semple)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George

View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George
746865 View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George, Prince of Wales, May 24th, 1759 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George IV (engraving)

George IV (engraving)
665028 George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV. Illustration from The Comprehensive History of England (Gresham Publishing)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Memento of the Great Public Question (engraving)

Memento of the Great Public Question (engraving)
2563393 Memento of the Great Public Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562146 The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Portrait of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV (colour litho)

Portrait of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV (colour litho)
2775403 Portrait of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV (colour litho) by Huet-Villiers, Jean Francois Marie (1772-1813) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Caroline)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Florizel and Perdita, pub. c. 1783 (engraving)

Florizel and Perdita, pub. c. 1783 (engraving)
2962449 Florizel and Perdita, pub. c.1783 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c. 1820-30 (metal)

George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c. 1820-30 (metal)
2959936 George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c.1820-30 (metal) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George IV Coronation, Gold Pendant, ac. 1821 (gold & glass)

George IV Coronation, Gold Pendant, ac. 1821 (gold & glass)
2959867 George IV Coronation, Gold Pendant, Ac.1821 (gold & glass) by Tassie, James (1735-99); 3.2x2.7 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London

Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London, 31 January 1820 (colour litho)
3100177 Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London, 31 January 1820 (colour litho) by European School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The Rival Queens or a Political Heat for Rege and Grege, 1789 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Rival Queens or a Political Heat for Rege and Grege, 1789 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562137 The Rival Queens or a Political Heat for Rege and Grege, 1789 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Public Statues (engraving)

Public Statues (engraving)
1594058 Public Statues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Statues. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 28 March 1846)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Princely Amusements or The Humors of the Family, 1812 (coloured engraving)

Princely Amusements or The Humors of the Family, 1812 (coloured engraving)
LMG162289 Princely Amusements or The Humors of the Family, 1812 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The Spirit of the Book or, Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (coloured engraving)

The Spirit of the Book or, Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (coloured engraving)
LMG162284 The Spirit of the Book or, Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: A selection of English Pearlware relating to Queen Caroline, wife of George IV, c

A selection of English Pearlware relating to Queen Caroline, wife of George IV, c
1766846 A selection of English Pearlware relating to Queen Caroline, wife of George IV, c.1820 (pearlware ceramic) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Westminster Canvassing for Their Favourite Member Ld T-d

Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Westminster Canvassing for Their Favourite Member Ld T-d, 1784 (litho)
5208527 Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Westminster Canvassing for Their Favourite Member Ld T-d, 1784 (litho) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George IV, driving in Windsor Park (coloured engraving)

George IV, driving in Windsor Park (coloured engraving)
6024006 George IV, driving in Windsor Park (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV, driving in Windsor Park)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The Prince Regent, future George IV (engraving)

The Prince Regent, future George IV (engraving)
811377 The Prince Regent, future George IV (engraving) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Regent. Engraved for the Military Chronicle)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Regent Street (engraving)

Regent Street (engraving)
816210 Regent Street (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regent Street, London, England)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures (colour litho)

Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures (colour litho)
729113 Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road in Byegone Days)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George IV as Prince of Wales, c. 1790 (gold & white glass)

George IV as Prince of Wales, c. 1790 (gold & white glass)
2959850 George IV as Prince of Wales, c.1790 (gold & white glass) by Tassie, James (1735-99); 2.5x1.8 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: George IV (12 August 1762 - 26 June 1830)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The Zoological Gardens, 1826 (colour litho)

The Zoological Gardens, 1826 (colour litho)
3621858 The Zoological Gardens, 1826 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zoological Gardens, 1826)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: A view of the Theatre Royal, Bath, as it appeared at the Royal Dramatic Fete in honour of

A view of the Theatre Royal, Bath, as it appeared at the Royal Dramatic Fete in honour of the birthday of King George
3639442 A view of the Theatre Royal, Bath, as it appeared at the Royal Dramatic Fete in honour of the birthday of King George IV, 23 April 1824 (litho) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The Best Thing Beau Brummell Ever Said (engraving)

The Best Thing Beau Brummell Ever Said (engraving)
3099370 The Best Thing Beau Brummell Ever Said (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Best Thing Beau Brummell Ever Said)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, 1821 (engraving)

Coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, 1821 (engraving)
3105132 Coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, 1821 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, 1762 -1830, aged 36

George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, 1762 -1830, aged 36
1772398 George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, 1762 A-1830, aged 36, from Buckingham Palace, Its Furniture, Decoration and History, published 1931 (litho) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza, 1816 (hand-coloured etching)

Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza, 1816 (hand-coloured etching)
2562154 Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza, 1816 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Royalty in a Rage or Family Quarrels, pub. London, 23 July

Royalty in a Rage or Family Quarrels, pub. London, 23 July
2636951 Royalty in a Rage or Family Quarrels, pub. London, 23 July, 1820 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: A scene from Don Giovanni as performed at the Kings Theatre, pub

A scene from Don Giovanni as performed at the Kings Theatre, pub
2636950 A scene from Don Giovanni as performed at the Kings Theatre, pub. 23 July, 1820 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)

Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)
1611228 Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Landing of George IV at Nowth (litho)

Landing of George IV at Nowth (litho)
956140 Landing of George IV at Nowth (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)

Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)
1602797 Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Irish George IV two-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)

Irish George IV two-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)
3505969 Irish George IV two-pedestal dining table, c.1825 (mahogany) by Mack, Williams and Gibton (fl.1811-1829) (attr. to); 74x249x131 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Irish George IV twin-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)

Irish George IV twin-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)
3505970 Irish George IV twin-pedestal dining table, c.1825 (mahogany) by Mack, Williams and Gibton (fl.1811-1829) (attr. to); 81x410x144 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)

Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)
1602749 Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The visit of King George IV to Ireland in 1821 (engraving)

The visit of King George IV to Ireland in 1821 (engraving)
3656176 The visit of King George IV to Ireland in 1821 (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The visit of King George IV to Ireland in 1821)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: Kew Palace, Surrey (engraving)

Kew Palace, Surrey (engraving)
3649082 Kew Palace, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kew Palace, Surrey. The birth place of George IV)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c. 1820-30 (metal)

George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c. 1820-30 (metal)
2959935 George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c.1820-30 (metal) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: The trial of Queen Caroline in the House of Lords, 1820 (engraving)

The trial of Queen Caroline in the House of Lords, 1820 (engraving)
3103690 The trial of Queen Caroline in the House of Lords, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Queen Caroline in the House of Lords, 1820)

Background imageGeorge Iv Collection: King George IV embarking at Greenwich for Scotland (engraving)

King George IV embarking at Greenwich for Scotland (engraving)
3103689 King George IV embarking at Greenwich for Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV embarking at Greenwich for Scotland)




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George IV, also known as the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1820 to 1830, was a fascinating figure who left an indelible mark on British history. His reign was characterized by his extravagant lifestyle and his love for art and architecture. One notable aspect of George IV's legacy is his association with the city of Brighton. The Royal Pavilion, often referred to as George IV's summer palace, stands as a testament to his unique taste in design. This architectural marvel combines elements of Indian and Chinese styles, creating a truly mesmerizing sight that continues to captivate visitors today. Art played a significant role in George IV's life, evident through various works depicting him or reflecting his interests. For instance, "The Court at Brighton à La Chinese" by George Cruikshank showcases the king's fascination with oriental aesthetics. Similarly, "Princely Predilections" portrays him indulging in ancient music while surrounded by modern discord. Despite being known for his opulent lifestyle, George IV had moments where he connected with ordinary people. In "Nosing the Nob at Ramsgate, " we see him engaging with commoners during a visit to this coastal town. Such interactions helped bridge the gap between royalty and society. Family also held great importance for George IV; he cherished Princess Amelia of Brunswick and their daughter Princess Charlotte dearly. A touching portrait by artist George Hayter captures their bond beautifully. To fully understand this influential monarch's reign, one can explore historical artifacts such as English coins featuring images of both George IV and Queen Victoria – symbols of continuity within British monarchy. Whether it be through maps documenting Dublin or etchings showcasing comedic encounters like "The Interview, " studying different aspects related to King George IV offers valuable insights into an era defined by grandeur and cultural exploration.