18 OF 182

King George IV; Frederick, Duke of York and Albany

18 of 182 portraits of King George IV

by James Watson, after Katharine Read
mezzotint, circa 1765-1770
19 7/8 in. x 15 1/8 in. (505 mm x 383 mm) plate size; 24 1/4 in. x 18 7/8 in. (615 mm x 479 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1953
Reference Collection
NPG D33327

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Sittersback to top

Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), Son of George III; Commander-in-Chief of the Army. Sitter associated with 70 portraits.
King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Katharine Read (1723-1778), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 41 portraits.
James Watson (circa 1740-1790), Engraver. Artist associated with 193 portraits.