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The Prince of Wales (1762–1830) (later George IV)
William Beechey·1798
Historical Context
This 1798 portrait of the Prince of Wales, later George IV, was painted when Beechey was at the height of his royal favor. The prince was notorious for his extravagant lifestyle and political opposition to his father George III, but as heir to the throne he required official portraiture. Beechey, knighted in 1798 and portrait painter to Queen Charlotte, executed the work with his characteristic solid, dependable oil technique that documented Georgian society's ruling classes with honest directne
Technical Analysis
The heir to the throne is presented with suitable grandeur, the rich costume and confident bearing rendered with the precision and flattery expected of royal portraiture.
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