'The Reception in 1770', 1770. Artist: Anon
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'The Reception in 1770', 1770. George III, in his state coach, is driven along an empty street by the Prime Minister, the Duke of Grafton, dressed as a jockey. Around them figures comment on the lack of attending crowds. The satire refers to the popular discontent with the King's conduct ten years after his acclamation in 1760.
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People Information
Creator
- Anon, attributed to: :
Subject
- King George III: German; English: King of Great Britain
- Augustus Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton: British: Politician, prime minister
Category Hierarchy
Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel
Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress
Artistic Representations Satires
Artistic Representations Caricatures
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3705x2354
File Size : 25,552kb
Aliases
- 18329
- p5429162
- 0220005943
- 1-645-852
- 1645852
- 18329
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