King George IV
1 portrait by Samuel Cousins
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King George IV
by Samuel William Reynolds, and by Samuel Cousins, published by William Sams, after John Jackson
mezzotint, published 1826
14 in. x 9 5/8 in. (355 mm x 245 mm) plate size; 17 3/8 in. x 12 5/8 in. (442 mm x 322 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D33337
Sitterback to top
- King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 274 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Samuel Cousins (1801-1887), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 178 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- John Jackson (1778-1831), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 232 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835), Mezzotint engraver and painter. Artist or producer associated with 637 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- William Sams (circa 1793-1842), Bookseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 38 portraits.
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Events of 1826back to top
Current affairs
Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.Art and science
Thomas Telford's Menai Straits and Conway Suspension Bridges open, the largest of their kind at the time.International
Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.Comments back to top
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