Title

God save great George our King', c1820.

Caption

'God save great George our King', c1820. Satirical cartoon; a man wearing a duke's coronet and horns (representing cuckolding) supports George IV in return for a dukedom. In the background is Windsor Cottage, a reference to the royal residence of Windsor Castle. The couple possibly represent Queen Caroline and a lover. From an album containing portraits and satirical caricatures related to the trial of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV) in 1820.

Date

1820

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19F12_247

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

57,8Mb (2,7Mb) / 14,6in x 15,4in / 4365 x 4630 (300dpi)

Keywords

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