The Coronation of His Majesty, George the Fourth: Taken at the Time of the Recognition. July 19, 1821

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The Coronation of His Majesty, George the Fourth: Taken at the Time of the Recognition. July 19, 1821

by Matthew Dubourg, after James Stephanoff
coloured aquatint, published 1822
14 5/8 in. x 19 1/4 in. (373 mm x 489 mm) plate size; 15 1/8 in. x 20 1/8 in. (384 mm x 510 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D10706

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

Artistsback to top

  • Matthew Dubourg (active 1786-1838). Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.
  • James Stephanoff (circa 1787-1874), Watercolour painter. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.

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Current affairs

Lord Castlereagh (the Marquis of Londonderry) commits suicide after a blackmail campaign against him.
Tory cabinet joined by liberals George Canning and Robert Peel. Canning is appointed Foreign Secretary.

Art and science

John Nash completes the remodelling of the King's villa, the Brighton Pavilion and begins plans for the new layout of Regent Street and Regent's Park.
The Caledonian Canal opens to link eastern to western Scotland.
The Sunday Times is founded.

International

David Wilkie exhibits celebrated Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Academy to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. It proves so popular a rail has to be erected to protect it.
First major failure of the potato crop in Ireland. A large-scale public works programme is implemented to provide employment.

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