| Method | Aquatint with hand colouring |
| Artist | after Englehart |
| Published | c. 1820 |
| Dimensions | Image 245 x 203 mm, Plate 323 x 260 mm, Sheet 414 x 288 mm |
| Notes |
An aquatint depicting King George III towards the later years of his life. King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820 was the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and the first Hanoverian King to be born and bred in England. His reign from 1760 was one of the longest and most eventful in modern times. Although plagued by apparent bouts of insanity, he maintained a meticulous personal interest in government until 1811. A patron of the arts and sciences, he amassed an extensive library and fostered an interest in agriculture. His obstinate attitude towards the demands of the American colonies led to the loss of these territories and the close of the first British Empire. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £150.00 |
| Stock ID | 25485 |