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.
Kunstenaar
Britische Malerei 1780–1810
Datering
1781
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
overall (oval): 76 × 63 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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