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Robert Dighton
1752-1814
George the IIIrd - aged 72-1810 / Taken at Windsor by R. Dighton.
Published
[England] : Pubd Octr. 25th 1810, October 25, 1810.
hand colored etching
plate mark: 274 x 200 mm; sheet: 294 x 217 mm
Peel 1939
Notes
Lettered with title and "Taken at Windsor by R.Dighton, Spring Gardens" and "Pubd Octr. 25th 1810."
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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.'
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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