George IV as Prince of Wales

Britische Malerei 1780–1810, 1781

The artwork is a portrait of a man shown from the waist up. He is positioned slightly to the right, looking off into the distance. His facial features include a light complexion and rosy cheeks. He has light brown hair, styled with curls. He wears a military uniform with a bright red coat adorned with gold embroidery on the shoulders, a black high collar, and a white cravat. On his chest, there is a star-shaped medal. The background is a muted brown, providing contrast to the colors of his clothing. The style is traditional and formal.
Artist
Britische Malerei 1780–1810
Date
1781
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall (oval): 76 × 63 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait of a man shown from the waist up. He is positioned slightly to the right, looking off into the distance. His facial features include a light complexion and rosy cheeks. He has light brown hair, styled with curls. He wears a military uniform with a bright red coat adorned with gold embroidery on the shoulders, a black high collar, and a white cravat. On his chest, there is a star-shaped medal. The background is a muted brown, providing contrast to the colors of his clothing. The style is traditional and formal.

Britische Malerei 1780–1810