13 OF 182

King George III when Prince of Wales

13 of 182 portraits of King George III

by John Faber Jr, printed for Thomas Bowles Jr, printed for John Bowles, printed for Carington Bowles, after Richard Wilson
mezzotint, 1751
12 3/4 in. x 8 7/8 in. (324 mm x 225 mm) plate size; 13 1/2 in. x 9 5/8 in. (343 mm x 244 mm) paper size
acquired, 1868
Reference Collection
NPG D7992

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Sitterback to top

King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Carington Bowles (1724-1793), Printseller. Artist associated with 88 portraits.
John Bowles (1701?-1779), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 113 portraits.
Thomas Bowles Jr (1689 or 1690?-1767), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 36 portraits.
John Faber Jr (circa 1695-1756), Engraver and portrait and miniature painter. Artist associated with 814 portraits.
Richard Wilson (1714-1782), Landscape painter. Artist associated with 6 portraits, Sitter associated with 8 portraits.