George IV (1762–1830), When Prince of Wales

Sir William Beechey

Date unknown · Oil on canvas · European Paintings

This portrait of the prince wearing a uniform of the Tenth Light Dragoons and the star of the Order of the Garter is a version of Beechey's diploma work, which was presented to the Royal Academy in 1798. Another version, commisssioned by the sitter and probably painted in 1803, is in the British Royal Collection.

Artist

Sir William Beechey

Date

Date unknown

Medium

Oil on canvas

Department

European Paintings

Credit line

Gift of Heathcote Art Foundation, 1986