George Iii Collection (page 11)

Second President of the United States. John Adams presented to King George III, in 1785
JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). Second President of the United States. John Adams presented to King George III, in 1785, as the first ambassador to the English court: wood engraving, 19th century

SONS OF LIBERTY: STATUE. A fanciful European view of the pulling down of the statue of King George III in New York City, 9 July 1776. Contemporary line engraving, by François Xavier Habermann, Paris

HARTFORD CONVENTION, c1814. Leap or no leap. Cartoon by William Charles, satirizing Thomas Pickering and the radical secessionist movement discussed at the Hartford Convention

`TREATY OF PARIS, 1783. A Political Concert; the Vocal parts By -. Contemporary English cartoon allegory of the Peace of Paris, 1783. Benjamin Franklin and King George III of England are seated

GEORGE III: CORONATION, 1761. Ticket to the coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte of England at Westminster Abbey, 22 September 1761

KING GEORGE III OF ENGLAND (1738-1820). King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1760-1820). Wood engraving, 1773

TREATY OF PARIS, 1783. The Blessings of Peace. Englands Sun Setting. At left Benjamin Franklin is crowning the young republic, who is seated with allies, the kings of Spain and France

TREATY OF PARIS, 1783. Blessed are the Peace Makers. English cartoon, 24 February 1783, commenting on the premilinary peace talks taking place at Versailles

GEORGE III: CORONATION, 1761. Coronation banquet held by King George III and Queen Charlotte at Westminster Hall, London, England, 1761. English line engraving

CHARLOTTE SOPHIA (1744-1818). Queen of George III of England. Copper engraving, c1780

ENGLAND: ROYAL SEALS. Royal seals of the English monarchs, from Mary I to George III. Line engraving, c1800

DUKE OF KENT (1767-1820). Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent. Fourth son of George III of England and father of Queen Victoria. Wood engraving, 1886

NY: SONS OF LIBERTY, 1776. The Sons of Liberty pullig down the statue of King George III at the Bowling Green, New York, 9 July 1776: American line engraving, 1829

FREDERICK LEWIS (1707-1751). Prince of Wales. Father of King George III of England. Copper engraving, English, 1757

KING GEORGE III, 1820. King George III (1758-1820) in the year of his death. English etching-and-engraving, 1820

SONS OF LIBERTY: STATUE. The Sons of Liberty pulling down the statue of King George III on the Bowling Green, New York, on the night of 9 July 1776. Color engraving, by John C. McRae

SONS OF LIBERTY: STATUE. A rather fanciful Europeanized view of the pulling down of the statue of King George III in New York City on 9 July 1776

GEORGE III (1738-1820). King of Great Britain, 1760-1820. Line engraving, English, 18th century

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King George IV when Prince of Wales. Hand-colored engraving

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George III in his royal attire. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a portrait

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Americans tearing down the statue of King George III in New York City to celebrate independence, July 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"George III: A Controversial Monarch and His Impact on History" In this captivating collection of images, we delve into the life and reign of King George III, a figure who left an indelible mark on both Britain and the world. The first image, "Map of the City of Dublin, 1797, " sets the stage for our journey through time. It showcases the vastness and influence of British rule during George III's era. Next, we encounter "The horse America throwing his master, " a satirical cartoon from 1779 that eerily predicts the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. This artwork serves as a reminder of how George III's policies ultimately led to Britain losing its grip on its American colonies. Moving forward, we come face-to-face with King George III himself in a regal portrait. The intensity in his eyes hints at his determination to maintain control over his empire amidst growing challenges. A contrasting image follows – "Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. " As Queen consort to George III since their marriage in 1762, she played an essential role by his side throughout their tumultuous reign. Our visual journey takes us further into satire with "BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. " This etching humorously depicts King George III as Gulliver being dwarfed by Brobdingnagian figures. It reflects public sentiment towards him during times when he faced criticism for his policies and mental health struggles. We then find ourselves transported to Weymouth, Dorset where a statue commemorates King George III's connection to this coastal town. The accompanying gardens provide solace amid turbulent times—a testament to how nature can offer respite even for monarchs. Returning to portraiture, we encounter another striking depiction capturing King George III's essence—his resilience shining through despite personal hardships endured during his reign.