King George Iv Collection (#5)

Loyal Addresss & Radical Petitions... 1819. Artist
Loyal Addresss & Radical Petitions, or the R-ts most gracious answer to both sides of the question at once, 1819. The Prince Regent standing on a dais

Interior view of the Rose Satin Drawing Room in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1818

Interior view of the gothic dining room in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1819

View of the staircase at Carlton House, Westminster, London, c1811

Interior view of the lower vestibule in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1819

Mother Cole, 1821. An inebriated Queen Caroline is shown slumped in an armchair with a glass of brandy in her hand; behind her stands a servile

An Irish wake... 1821
An Irish wake, or the Whisky Club singing a requiem to the manes of the persecuted and - Queen, 1821. George IV, William Curtis, Viscount Castlereagh

Bat, Cat and Mat, how happy could I be with either, 1821. Queen Caroline, Bergami and Matthew Wood dance arm in arm on a road between Calais and St Omer

Delicious Dreams! Castles in the air! Glorious prospects!, 1821. Queen Caroline and her supporters (Flinn, Hume, Lady Anne Hamilton, Alderman Wood)

The coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, London, 19th July, 1821. Artist
The coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, London, 19th July, 1821. In the foreground the Archbishop of Canterbury is crowning the king, who sits in St Edwards chair

Grand entrance to Bamboozl em, 1821. Queen Caroline and Alderman Matthew Wood heading a procession through the City, met by a group of Radical reformers

Humpty Dumpty sat on a Wall... 1821. Artist: Richard Dighton
Humpty Dumpty sat on a Wall... 1821. Alderman Wood lies in the mud outside Brandenburgh House. The cartoon refers to the fact that although Wood supported her

A late arrival at Mother Wood s, 1820. Queen Caroline appears on the balcony of Alderman Sir Matthew Woods house before a street full of traffic

The exile restored... 1820
The exile restored or the spies, spawns & spewers of scurrility abuse & defamation set to work, 1820. Sir John Stoddart sitting on a chair

The coronation of George IV in Westminster Abbey, London, 1821. The king is seated on a throne with the archbishops and bishops doing homage and figures looking on from the sides

Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1821. Artist: J Sidgwick
Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1821. View of Carlton House with the coach of Queen Caroline, consort of George IV, in procession surrounded by a crowd

A Morning Ride, 1804. Artist: James Gillray
A Morning Ride, 1804. The Prince of Wales and John McMahon ride past Carlton House followed by a groom on horseback and an urchin dressed in top hat and tattered livery, on foot

General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Artist
General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Charles James Fox (General Blackbeard) lying on the ground amid his followers

The fate of City Rem-ces, 1770. King George III seated at a table; at his foot lie various papers inscribed Humble petition and remonstrance

The Thunderer, 1782. Colonel Tarleton as Bobadil standing holding out a drawn sword. On his right stands the Prince of Wales with a plume of three ostrich feathers in place of a head

The grand review on Sydenham Common... 1792. Dressed in military uniform, King George III, followed by William Pitt the Younger, Edmund Burke and others, is chasing the Prince of Wales

The Prince of Wales at York House, London, 1792. The visit to Piccadilly, or a Prussian reception, representing Shon-ap-Morgan, Shentleman of Wales, introducing his old nanny goat into high company

Queen Carolines procession
Luciferas procession, Fairy-queen, 1821. Queen Caroline as Lucifera sitting in a coach made of objects which figured in the evidence against her

Design for a new coat of arms... 1821
Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co & all the fancy queens, 1821. This is an anti-Queen Caroline satire which refers to her alleged infidelity

Intended statues for Waterloo Place, 1821. Artist: JL Marks
Intended statues for Waterloo Place, 1821. Two large figures on a low pedestal embracing. King George IV is shown as Bacchus and Lady Conyngham as Ariadne

An old friend with a new face or the baron in disguise, 1821. A bison with the head of Bartolomeo Pergami is embraced by Queen Caroline

The man of the woods & the cat-o -mountain, 1821. A monkey with Alderman Matthew Woods head squats beside a plump cat with the head of Queen Caroline; he puts his left hand on her shoulder

Moments of pleasure, 1820. Queen Caroline, seated on a couch receives the news of the Bill of Pains and Penalties being dropped and Alderman Matthew Wood dances around in front of her

The secret insult! or bribery & corruption rejected!!!, 1820. Queen Caroline stands facing Lord Hutchinson, who begs her to abandon her claim to the throne; on the right is Alderman Matthew Wood in

Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, 1820. Artist
Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, 1820. Scene of the House of Lords as arranged for the Bill of Pains and Penalties intended to strip Queen Caroline of her tittles

View of the residence of Queen Caroline in Portman Street, Marylebone, London, c1820

Banquet at the Guildhall, City of London, 1814 (1815). Interior view of the Guildhall during a banquet in honour of the Prince Regent (the future George IV), Tsar Alexander I

The Pall Mall Apollo or R-ty in a blaze, 1816. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The Pall Mall Apollo or R-ty in a blaze, 1816. The Prince Regent is dressed as Apollo, McMahon as Mercury pours a chamber pot over his flaming head. On the left are two statues

Procession of the Prince Regent, 1814. A broad sheet at the head of which is depicted the procession of the Prince Regent to Guildhall to celebrate peace after the Napoleonic Wars

Results of the northern excursion, 1822. Artist: George Cruikshank
Results of the northern excursion, 1822. The image shows George IV and Sir William Curtis. The King is rubbing his fingers, a gesture known as playing the Scotch fiddle

Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Duke of York, Duke of Clarence and Prince of Wales at the door of the House of Commons. Henry Addington, Charles Fox and William Pitt speak

Lord Mayor of London, John Thomas Thorp, dressed for a royal coronation, 1821. Artist
Lord Mayor of London, John Thomas Thorp, dressed in his coronation robe, ostrich feather hat and mace for the coronation of King George IV, 1821

King George IVs Coronation Procession, London, 1821. Panoramic view of the royal procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for King George IVs coronation

A_d_n Cur_it_is. a Trifle from Ramsgate, (Alderman Curtis), c1821. Showing a profile view of Sir William Curtis, later Lord Mayor of London

King George IV riding through Hyde Park, London, 1831. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
King George IV riding through Hyde Park, London, 1831. By-standers watch as the king rides past in his carriage

The Royal Extinguisher, or the King of Brobdingnag & the Lilliputians, 1821. George IV, surrounded by admiring ministers, holds up an extinguisher made of paper

George III feeding himself on guineas, London, 1787
Monstrous craws, at a new coalition feast, London, 1787; showing King George III, Queen Charlotte and the Prince of Wales seated outside the treasury round a bowl of guineas

Monument to George IV, Battle Bridge (now Kings Cross), London, 1835
View of the octagonal monument to King George IV at Battle Bridge, London, 1835. The monument was erected in 1836 and the area of Battle Bridge was subsequently re-named Kings Cross

View of the River Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1821. Artist
View of the Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1821. Presenting a loyal address to Caroline of Brunswick during the governmental attempts to

Queen Caroline travelling to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 20th November 1820 (1821). Panoramic view of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV travelling in state to St Pauls Cathedral to give thanks for

A serio comic extravaganza... 1820. George IV seems to be dismissing a petition from the Lord Mayor, John Thomas Thorp, introduced by Alderman Matthew Wood (?)

How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL Marks
How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. George IV and Queen Caroline are tied back to back; the Queens hand is held by the figure of Justice; Lord Brougham stands on the left; the King is

The Unexpected Visit or more free than welcome, 1820. George IV, seated on a cushion in the Brighton Royal Pavilion, throwing up his arms in horror at the entry of the Queen closely followed by

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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.