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George IV as Prince-Regent with the insignia of the Order of the Garter, by Thomas Lawrence, oil, 1818

George IV as Prince-Regent with the insignia of the Order of the Garter

Thomas Lawrence

1818

oil

canvas

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Early 19th Century Portrait George Iv of the United Kingdom

Dominant colour

Overview

George IV as Prince-Regent with the insignia of the Order of the Garter is a 1818 oil by Thomas Lawrence, depicting George Iv of the United Kingdom, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Lawrence
When & what style?
1818
Where can I see it?
São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with short, wavy brown hair. He is wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a black vest or jacket over it. A red sash crosses his chest, and he has a large gold chain around his neck with a pendant. The background is a deep red curtain. The man's face is serious, and he looks to the left. His hair is styled in a fashionable way for the time period. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and accessories. The artist who painted this portrait is Thomas Lawrence.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Lawrence
Artist

Thomas Lawrence

Sir Thomas Lawrence (13 April 1769 – 7 January 1830) was an English painter who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy.

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