'The Great Joss And His Playthings' (King George IV; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington; probably John Nash; possibly Sir Jeffry Wyatville)
4 of 4 portraits of John Nash
'The Great Joss And His Playthings' (King George IV; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington; probably John Nash; possibly Sir Jeffry Wyatville)
by Robert Seymour, published by G. Creed
hand-coloured etching, published circa February 1829
9 7/8 in. x 13 5/8 in. (251 mm x 347 mm) plate size; 11 1/8 in. x 16 in. (283 mm x 405 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48727
Sittersback to top
- King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 274 portraits. Identify
- John Nash (1752-1835), Architect. Sitter associated with 4 portraits. Identify
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 640 portraits. Identify
- Sir Jeffry Wyatville (1766-1840), Architect; nephew of James Wyatt. Sitter associated with 10 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- G. Creed (active 1819-1829), Print Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Robert Seymour (1798-1836), Illustrator and caricaturist. Artist or producer associated with 13 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
This portraitback to top
This is a historical work of art which reflects the attitudes and viewpoints of the time in which it was made. Whilst these may differ from today's attitudes, this image is an important historical document.
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Buildings and architecture
- Cultural or traditional attire
- Eating and drinking
- Group portraits
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Crowns and tiaras
- Pets and animals
- Pets and animals - Fish and sea life
- Pets and animals - Horses
- Pets and animals - Mythical beasts
- Pets and animals - Wild and exotic animals
- Smoking
- Swords, daggers and shields
- Uniforms
Events of 1829back to top
Current affairs
Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.
Art and science
Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.
International
Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.Comments back to top
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