King George IV
King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30.
Lawrence's unfinished profile was intended for a medal which was never struck. The cosmetic-wearing and much overweight Prince was regularly mocked as the 'Prince of Whales' and Lawrence had to defend this elegant portrait as a true likeness....
c. 1814
Oil on canvas
914.0 x 711.0mm
NPG 123
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