King George III

1 portrait by Richard Lambe

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King George III

by George Clint, published by Richard Lambe, after Thomas Stewardson
mezzotint, published 20 July 1811
12 3/4 in. x 9 in. (324 mm x 228 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D18973

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  • King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820. Sitter associated with 194 portraits.

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  • George Clint (1770-1854), Portrait painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 79 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Richard Lambe (active 1811-1827), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
  • Thomas Stewardson (1781-1859), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 25 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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Current affairs

George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wife

Art and science

John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.
Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.

International

Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.
Java captured.

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