King George IV

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King George IV

by François Séraphin Delpech, after Zéphirin Félix Jean Marius Belliard, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
coloured lithograph, circa 1820-1825
18 1/4 in. x 12 1/2 in. (465 mm x 317 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D33344

Sitterback to top

  • King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 274 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Zéphirin Félix Jean Marius Belliard (1798-after 1843), Painter and lithographer. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
  • François Séraphin Delpech (1778-1825), Lithographer and lithographic printer. Artist or producer associated with 22 portraits.
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 698 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.

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Events of 1820back to top

Current affairs

George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.
'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.

Art and science

Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.
Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.

International

Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.
Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.

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