1821
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
George IV, King of England, Entering Dublin is a 1821 oil by William Turner, a British Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting shows a large crowd gathered in front of a grand building. In the center, a horse-drawn carriage is decorated with gold and red, carrying a figure in a fancy uniform. The crowd is dressed in various attire, with some people on horseback. A large flag with a red, white, and blue design waves above the scene. In the background, a tall building with columns and a dome rises, while trees and other buildings are visible to the sides. The sky above is cloudy and gray. This painting might remind you of the works of William Turner, who was known for his dramatic landscapes and historical scenes.
William Turner was a British painter who specialised in watercolour landscapes. He is often known as William Turner of Oxford or just Turner of Oxford to distinguish him from his contemporary, J. M. W. Turner. Many of…
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