6 OF 24

'The fall of Phaeton' (King George IV; Maria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe))

6 of 24 portraits of Maria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe)

by James Gillray, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 1 July 1788
9 3/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. (248 mm x 348 mm) plate size; 9 7/8 in. x 13 3/4 in. (252 mm x 349 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12997

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Sittersback to top

Maria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe) (1756-1837), Famous beauty; morganatic wife of George IV. Sitter in 24 portraits.
King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Samuel William Fores (baptised 1761-1838), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 63 portraits.
James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.