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Robert Dighton
1752-1814
George the IIIrd - aged 72-1810 / Taken at Windsor by R. Dighton.
hand colored etching
plate mark: 274 x 200 mm; sheet: 294 x 217 mm
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 1939
Published:
[England] : Pubd Octr. 25th 1810, October 25, 1810.
Provenance:
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Notes:
Lettered with title and "Taken at Windsor by R.Dighton, Spring Gardens" and "Pubd Octr. 25th 1810."
Summary:
The King, wearing military uniform, walks in profile to the left, bending forward and holding a cocked hat in his right hand, left forefinger extended. He wears a close-fitting wig with side-curl and tail, a star, high cavalry boots without spurs, and a large sword. Below the title: 'Reign'd--50--Years, A Royal Jubilee.'
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