King George IV Portrait Print

King George IV NPG 316a(55)

by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey

Chantrey secured a number of royal commissions, helping to define the public image of three monarchs. This drawing was made for a marble bust, possibly commissioned by the king himself. Chantrey was aware of the disparity between the king's public and private persona, evident in the differences between his drawing and the idealised bust. In one anecdote he described how the king would receive him, 'in bed in a dirty flannel waistoat and cotton nightcap…he generally walked about his room all morning in bare legs.'... more

Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00

Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00

Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00

Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00

Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00

Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.

The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.

If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:

Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm

Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm