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| George IV (1762–1830), When Prince of Wales |
Artist:Sir William Beechey (British, Burford, Oxfordshire 1753–1839 Hampstead) and Workshop
Medium:Oil on canvas
Dimensions:56 1/4 x 44 1/2 in. (142.9 x 113 cm)
Classification:Paintings
Credit Line:Gift of Heathcote Art Foundation, 1986
This portrait of the prince wearing a uniform of the Tenth Light Dragoons and the star of the Order of the Garter is a version of Beechey's diploma work, which was presented to the Royal Academy in 1798. Another version, commisssioned by the sitter and probably painted in 1803, is in the British Royal Collection.
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