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King George IV (1762-1830) as Prince of Wales, & his Brother Frederick, Duke of York and Albany and Bishop of Osnaburgh (1763-1827)
King George IV (1762-1830) as Prince of Wales, & his Brother Frederick, Duke of York and Albany and Bishop of Osnaburgh (1763-1827)
 
Artist 
Benjamin WEST (as artist)
Engraver 
Valentine GREEN
Title 
King George IV (1762-1830) as Prince of Wales, & his Brother Frederick, Duke of York and Albany and Bishop of Osnaburgh (1763-1827)  
Date  
published 4 November 1789
Medium  
Mezzotint
Lettering  
below image: [left] Painted by B. West Historical Painter to his Majesty 1777. [centre] John Boydell excudit 1779. [right] Engraved by Val. Green Mezz.o Engraver to his Majesty / & the Elector Palatine. / [centre] Their Royal Highnesses GEORGE, Prince of WALES, & Prince FREDERICK, Bishop of OSNABURGH. / [centre] Published Nov.r 4. 1779 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London. [armorial in centre of lettering with mottoes HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and DIEU ET MON DROIT]
Published  
John Boydell, Cheapside, London, 4 November 1779
Acquisition  
Purchased from Colnaghi, March 1973
Number  
10049
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