His Majesty King George the Fourth

Method Stipple
Artist T.A. Dean from a Miniature Painted by Himself.
Published Published Oct 14. 1822. by M.G. Duke. 99. Chancery Lane.
Dimensions Image161 x 138 mm
Notes George, Prince of Wales was given no official duties by his father King George III. Jockeying for power, he sought to undermine the King by siding with the Whig opposition led by Charles James Fox. When the King went temporarily insane in 1788 William Pitt, the Tory Prime Minister, proposed a restricted Regency to protect the King's interests. The King's recovery three months later ended the 'Regency Crisis'. Pitt's Regency Bill was revived during the King's final illness. George was sworn Regent in 1811, crowned King in 1820 and ruled until 1830.

Condition: Trimmed within plate on right and left, not affecting the image
Framing unmounted
Price £25.00
Stock ID 15429

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