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

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 516
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: George IV (1762–1830), When Prince of Wales
  • Artist: Sir William Beechey (British, Burford, Oxfordshire 1753–1839 Hampstead) and Workshop
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 56 1/4 x 44 1/2 in. (142.9 x 113 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Heathcote Art Foundation, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.264.3
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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