His most gracious Majesty King George the Third engraved from the original picture in the collection of His Majesty / [graphic]

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Description

Title
His most gracious Majesty King George the Third engraved from the original picture in the collection of His Majesty / [graphic]
Alternative Title
His most gracious Majesty King George III
Creator
Smith, Benjamin, -1833, printmaker
Contributor
Beechey, William, Sir, 1753-1839, artist.
John and Josiah Boydell (Firm), publisher.
Benjamin Franklin Collection (Yale University. Library)
Published / Created
[2 March 1812]
Publication Place
London and England London
Publisher
Pub'd March 2, 1812 by Boydell & Co., 90 Cheapside, London
Abstract

"Portrait of George III, half-length, slightly turned to the left, in gold-laced military uniform with the lapels buttoned back, a cocked hat over his neat powdered wig, epaulettes on his shoulders and the star of the Garter pinned to his breast, after Beechey"--British Museum online catalogue

Description
BEIN BrSides Folio 2019 217: On sheet 59.7 x 43.4 cm. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection.
Title from caption below image.
Provenance
Formerly owned by R.B. Sheridan (the dramatist's grandson), who undertook the copious extra-illustration of the volumes. Later owned by Sheridan's descendant Lady Wavertree.
Extent
1 print : 30.4 x 25 cm, plate mark 42.8 x 34 cm
Extent of Digitization
This object has been completely digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
Folio 53 Sh52 M78

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Portrait prints
Stipple engravings England London 1812
A la poupée prints England London 1812
Material
stipple engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Name)
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820,
Subjects
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
England > London > 1812
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1809 or 10-1888 > Ownership
Wavertree, Florence Lothrop Sheridan Walker, lady, 1872-1952 > Ownership

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public

Identifiers

Catalog Record
99112046493408651
Object ID (OID)
33191938

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