Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John Leech

Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John Leech

2-619-316 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. A satirical illustration of George IV (1762–1830). George VI was unpopular with his subjects. Taxpayers were angered at his wasteful spending in time of war. From The Comic History of England by Gilbert Abbott A. Beckett, illustrated by John Leech [Bradbury, Agnew & Co., London, 1850.]


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People Information

Creator
  1. John Leech, attributed to: British: Artist, illustrator and printmaker
Subject
  1. King George IV: British: King of Great Britain
People Related
  1. Gilbert Abbott A Beckett: British: Author, writer, journalist, lawyer, playwright

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Artistic Representations Satires


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3932x2720
File Size : 31,334kb


Aliases

  1. 0580029830
  1. 2-619-316
  1. 2619316

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