Caricatures of George IV and his circle

Various

The Royal Pavilion

1784-1832

A collection of 235 prints from Lord Baker's extensive collection of caricatures of George IV in his roles as Prince of Wales, Prince Regent and King, plus George IV's circle. The collection includes material relating to events in George IV's life as well as prints of George IV's wife Caroline, his numerous mistresses, and his brothers. The prints offer an insight not only into the politics, but also into the costume, manner, and social life of the Regency period. Highlights include 14 prints by James Gillray; 4 prints by Thomas Rowlandson (including main illustration) and 30 prints by George Cruikshank.

• Artists Include:
• James Gillray
• George Cruikshank
• Isaac Cruikshank
• Robert Cruikshank
• Theodore Lane
• Thomas Rowlandson
• William Heath
• William Dent

• Medium: etchings & engravings
• Dimensions: various
• Art Fund Grant: £14624 ( Total: £58,870)
• ArtFunded in: 2010
• Vendor: Lord Baker of Dorking

Provenance

Andrew Edmunds Prints & Drawings/Christie's/Graham Saville/Sotheby's/Special Auction Services; Lord Baker.

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