Master George & his Rib, William Dent, 1786

Design in an oval. Half length portraits of the prince of wales (right) and mrs. Fitzherbert (left), both in profile to the left, his figure concealing her left shoulder. She wears a large hat with three ostrich plumes and a favour, 'ich dien'. Her breast is covered by the projecting arrangement of inflated gauze which was much caricatured c. 1786. In the prince's hat is a favour inscribed 'benedict'. 27 march 1786 etching with hand-colouring. Date: 1786. Dimensions: Height: 122 mm; Width: 79 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: George IV, King of the United Kingdom. Collection: British Museum. Master George & his Rib (BM 1868,0808.5495)

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