King George Iv Collection (#3)

Pair of Flintlock Pistols of the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762-1830), British
Pair of Flintlock Pistols of the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762-1830), with Case and Accessories, British, London, hallmarked for 1787-88

A King Fisher on the Banks of the Thames, 1827. Creator: Monogrammist JVS
A King Fisher on the Banks of the Thames, 1827

The Wedding Night, May 20, 1797. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
The Wedding Night, May 20, 1797

The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812. George, Prince of Wales as a sea monster with Spencer Perceval, Isabella, Marchioness of Hertford and Maria Fitzherbert

King Henry IV, ca. 1827. Creator: William Heath
King Henry IV, ca. 1827

The Royal Allied Oak and Self-Created Mushroom Kings, May 29, 1815

Imperial Botany - or a Peep at Josephines Collection of English Exoticks, vide the Champion Jany 30, 1814, March 1, 1814. Attributed to Charles Williams. Also attributed to George Cruikshank

The Saloon, Brighton Pavilion, ca. 1826. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
The Saloon, Brighton Pavilion, ca. 1826

The Modern Egbert, or The King of Kings, January 8, 1789. January 8, 1789
The Modern Egbert, or The King of Kings, January 8, 1789

The Irish Ambassadors Extraordinary, A Gallante Show, March 7, 1789. March 7, 1789
The Irish Ambassadors Extraordinary, A Gallante Show, March 7, 1789

Suitable Restrictions, January 28, 1789. January 28, 1789. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Suitable Restrictions, January 28, 1789

A Sweating for Opposition by Dr. W-llis Dominisweaty and Co. March 6, 1789

The Times, December 1788. December 1788. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Times, December 1788

Jockeyship, November 31, 1785. November 31, 1785. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Jockeyship, November 31, 1785

A Touch on the Times, December 29, 1788. December 29, 1788. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Touch on the Times, December 29, 1788

Jockeyship, July 1, 1802. July 1, 1802. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Jockeyship, July 1, 1802

The Golden Apple, or the Modern Paris, March 2, 1785. March 2, 1785
The Golden Apple, or the Modern Paris, March 2, 1785

Procession to The Hustings After A Successful Canvass, April 30, 1784. April 30, 1784
Procession to The Hustings After A Successful Canvass, April 30, 1784

Secret Influence Directing The New P-l-t [Parliament], May 18, 1784. May 18, 1784
Secret Influence Directing The New P-l-t [Parliament], May 18, 1784

Courtship in High Life, December 15, 1785. December 15, 1785. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Courtship in High Life, December 15, 1785

Presenting the Trophies, from The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome, 1815
Presenting the Trophies, from " The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome", 1815

Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799

How to Escape Winning, November 22, 1791. November 22, 1791. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
How to Escape Winning, November 22, 1791

How to Escape Losing, November 22, 1791. November 22, 1791. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
How to Escape Losing, November 22, 1791

A Gaming Table at Devonshire House, 1791. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Gaming Table at Devonshire House, 1791

Money Lenders, November 8, 1784. November 8, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Money Lenders, November 8, 1784

State Butchers, January 28, 1789. January 28, 1789. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
State Butchers, January 28, 1789

George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales. Creator: Sir William Beechey
George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales

Design for a cupboard and desk for Carlton House, 1787, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Design for a cupboard and desk for Carlton House, 1787, (1946). Furniture designs for Carlton House in London, the town residence of the Prince Regent, demolished in 1826

The Fishing Temple, Virginia Water, from the Belvidere, c1870. Originally designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville for George IV as an ornamental fishing lodge on a small island at Virginia Water in Windsor

Kings College from The Backs, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Kings College from " The Backs", 1898. The Backs is an area where several colleges of the University of Cambridge back on to the River Cam

George IV, (1762-1830), 1830. Creator: Unknown
George IV, (1762-1830), 1830. George IV (1762-1830) King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 1820, until his death

Edward Jenner M. D. (1749-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward Jenner M.D. (1749-1823), 1830. Edward Jenner (1749-1823) English physician and scientist, pioneer of smallpox vaccine, known as the father of immunology

Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square, London, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square, London, 1906. The column was designed by William Railton to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), British lawyer and politician educated at a private school and Trinity College, Cambridge

William Huskisson, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
William Huskisson, c1810, (c1884). William Huskisson (1770- 1830) British statesman, financier and MP during reign of George IV. Educated at Appleby Grammar School

Houses of the Carnivora, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Houses of the Carnivora, c1876. London Zoological Society was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphrey Davy, the Zoo opened on 27 April 1828

Entrance to the Zoological Gardens in 1840, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the Zoological Gardens in 1840, (c1876). London Zoological Society was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphrey Davy, the zoo opened on 27 April 1828

The Monkey-House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Monkey-House, c1876. London Zoological Society was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphrey Davy, the Zoo opened on 27 April 1828

Painting the statue of King William III black, Dublin, Ireland, 1821 (c1890). Creator: Unknown
Opponents of British rule in Ireland painting the statue of King William III black, Dublin, Ireland, 1821 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

King George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, 1822 (c1890). Creator: Unknown
King George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, 1822 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Queen Caroline entering the House of Lords during her trial, Westminster, London, 1820 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Southeys " Minor Poems", vol. iii p. 103

Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Creator: Thomas Wright
Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford (1779-1826)

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings, c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV, lampooning his excesses, with a quote from the Bible, Proverbs 31:3

Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Satirical cartoon from a political pamphlet: " The question is not merely whether the Queen shall have her rights

God save great George our King, c1820. Creator: Unknown
God save great George our King, c1820. Satirical cartoon; a man wearing a dukes coronet and horns (representing cuckolding) supports George IV in return for a dukedom

Le Roy le veut! G. R. c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
" Le Roy le veut!" G. R. c1820. The King desires it! ; satirical cartoon of George IV being crowned with a bag of money

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"King George IV: The Enigmatic Monarch of the House of Hanover" As part of the illustrious lineage of the House of Hanover, King George IV played a significant role in shaping British history. Born into a family that included notable sovereigns like King George I, King George II, and his own father, King George III, he ascended to the throne in 1820 after years as Prince Regent due to his father's illness. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and love for art and culture, King George IV left an indelible mark on society. His reign witnessed remarkable developments such as the completion of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square's iconic statue honoring him. This statue stands proudly alongside St Martin in the Fields church—a testament to his legacy. George IV was not without controversy; he had a tumultuous personal life marked by scandalous relationships. One such affair involved Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), immortalized by Thomas Gainsborough's captivating portrait from 1781. Despite these scandals, it is important to acknowledge some positive aspects of this monarch's reign. He championed advancements in architecture and urban planning—Regents Park being one prime example—an oasis amidst bustling London where people can still enjoy its beauty today. In addition to his contributions to society, we must also remember those who were close to him during his lifetime. Princess Amelia of Brunswick and her daughter Princess Charlotte hold a special place in history as they are depicted together in an enchanting painting by artist George Hayter from 1919. Furthermore, let us not forget about King William IV—the younger brother whom many believed would never ascend the throne but eventually did so upon their father's death—and Queen Victoria herself who succeeded him after his short reign ended.