The royal jersey!! [e and r struck through and replaced with a], Isaac Cruikshank, 1797

A half length portrait of the prince of wales, in profile to the right, wearing a wig which simulates short and tousled natural hair, falling on his forehead and coat-collar. A casual parting shows the back of his neck, on which are insects. His arms are folded and he clasps under his right arm a rolled document: 'thoughts on a restricted regency' (see bmsat 7488, &c). Above the design: 'a sketch for a vice-roy!!' 22 february 1797 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1797. Dimensions: Height: 370 mm; Width: 260 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: George IV, King of the United Kingdom. Collection: British Museum. The royal jersey!! (e and r struck through and replaced with a) (BM 1851,0901.847)