Visit of George IV to Greenwich, August 1822

This painting by an unknown artist is an illustration of George IV's visit to Greenwich. The royal yacht can be seen in the centre with another sailing ship to the left, surrounded by smaller rowing boats carrying passengers. The image has also been described as a visit of George III, on 30th October 1797, and William IV, in August 1830. The picture’s stylistic rendering exemplifies the lasting influence Dutch 17th-century painting had on British maritime art until the early 19th century.

Object Details

ID: BHC2222
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: British School, 19th century
Places: Greenwich
Vessels: Royal Sovereign (1804)
Date made: 19th century
People: King George IV; Walter, Gilbert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Frame: 813 x 1120 x 114 mm;Overall: 22 kg; Painting: 609 x 910 x 23 mm
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