The constant couple / W.M.

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image: 223 x 343 mm; plate mark: 253 x 367 mm; sheet: 270 x 384 mm

Peel 2529

Published:

[London] : Publish'd Feb 24. 1786 by S. Fores N° 3 Piccadilly, [1786]

Provenance:

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Notes:

Title etched below image.
"Lettered: 'W.M.1786 [P Mansell.] [Identified by Mr. Hawkins as Metz (Conrad Martin), but perhaps W. Manseil: the heads resemble those in BMSat 6931. Attributed by some collectors to Gillray.]"--British Museum online catalogue.

Summary:

George III, dressed like a farmer, rides a sorry horse towards Windsor. Queen Charlotte sits pillion behind him like a farmer's wife; he is in profile, she full-face, both feet in a wide stirrup or platform. He points awkwardly with his stick towards Windsor. A dog walks before them, its collar inscribed 'G.R. Windsor Castle' (left) is among trees; a signpost (left) points 'To Windsor' and 'To Slough'. On the extreme right is a milestone, 'XX Miles from St James's'. Cf. British Museum online catalogue.

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Century:

18th century

Classification:

Department:

Drawings and Prints