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George Iii Collection

"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

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Map of the City of Dublin, 1797

Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
Map of the City of Dublin, Ireland. Published in 1797, this map includes details of the canals being built at the time. Canal Harbour (lower right)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The horse America throwing his master. An English satirical cartoon of 1779 predicting the outcome

The horse America throwing his master. An English satirical cartoon of 1779 predicting the outcome of the American
CARTOON: OUTCOME, 1779. The horse America throwing his master. An English satirical cartoon of 1779 predicting the outcome of the American Revolutionary War

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: King George III

King George III
George III, King of England during the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818), Queen of Great Britain, 1762

Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818), Queen of Great Britain, 1762. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching

BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching, 1803, by James Gillray, showing George III with Napoleon

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: PROY2A-00138

PROY2A-00138
George III, King of England, in gold brocade trimmed with ermine, 1767. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting by Allan Ramsay

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: King George III statue and gardens, Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

King George III statue and gardens, Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Portrait of George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland

Portrait of George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland
NWI4945751 Portrait of George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland, in officer's uniform - King George III in British officer's uniform

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom (litho)

Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom (litho)
3252829 Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom, 1768-1840. Second daughter of George III)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818

Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818
3062113 Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen consort of George III of the United Kingdom. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851

Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851
5614431 Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851; (add.info.: Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851. Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. Fifth son of George III of Great Britain)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The Princess Elizabeth (litho)

The Princess Elizabeth (litho)
3252832 The Princess Elizabeth (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess Elizabeth, 1770-1840. Member of the British Royal Family, the seventh child and third daughter of King George III)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772

Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772
1574995 Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772; (add.info.: Picture of Europe for July 1772. Cartoon shows Catherine II, Leopold II)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Queen Charlotte in her Coronation Robes. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 ? 1818

Queen Charlotte in her Coronation Robes. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 ? 1818
2963144 Queen Charlotte in her Coronation Robes. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 ? 1818. Queen consort of the United Kingdom as the wife of King George III

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III (1738-1820)

George III (1738-1820)
863748 George III (1738-1820); (add.info.: George III (1738-1820) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 . Member of the Hanoverian dynasty. Wood engraving c1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Creator: Mantegazza, Giacomo (1853-1920)

Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Creator: Mantegazza, Giacomo (1853-1920)
Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Creator: Mantegazza, Giacomo (1853-1920)

Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Creator: Mantegazza, Giacomo (1853-1920)
Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Portrait of King George III (oil on canvas)

Portrait of King George III (oil on canvas)
OJ451963 Portrait of King George III (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839) (studio of); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955)

His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). George III (1738-1820) out fox hunting, with Windsor Castle in the distance. After James Pollard

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The Times, plate I, c1762 (1895)

The Times, plate I, c1762 (1895). A representative of King George III fights a fire (the Seven Years War), which is burning down houses representing Germany and France

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account (litho)

The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account (litho)
1600887 The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III terrapin snuff box, 1817 (silver & shell)

George III terrapin snuff box, 1817 (silver & shell)
1547287 George III terrapin snuff box, 1817 (silver & shell) by Reily, John (d.c.1826); length: 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With gilt interior)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The Egremont Service, a George III dinner-service (silver) (see also 2607398)

The Egremont Service, a George III dinner-service (silver) (see also 2607398)
2607399 The Egremont Service, a George III dinner-service (silver) (see also 2607398) by Storr, Paul (1771-1844); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Unusual George III candlestick clock, late 18th century (ormolu & cut glass

Unusual George III candlestick clock, late 18th century (ormolu & cut glass
2597810 Unusual George III candlestick clock, late 18th century (ormolu & cut glass) (see also 2597811) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III ormolu-mounted ebonised striking and musical eight-day table clock of small

George III ormolu-mounted ebonised striking and musical eight-day table clock of small
3610582 George III ormolu-mounted ebonised striking and musical eight-day table clock of small size, c.1765 (ormolu & ebonised wood case) by English School

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Detail of a George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting

Detail of a George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting
491787 Detail of a George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting the Lord Mayors Parade, c.1780 (brass) (see also 491785-6) by Wagstaff or Wagstaffe

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III inlaid side cabinet, c. 1780 (mahogany & tulipwood) (see also 441547)

George III inlaid side cabinet, c. 1780 (mahogany & tulipwood) (see also 441547)
CH441548 George III inlaid side cabinet, c.1780 (mahogany & tulipwood) (see also 441547) by English School, (18th century); 87.5x122x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III kneehole desk, attributed to Wright & Elwick (fl. 1747-71), c. 1760 (mahogany)

George III kneehole desk, attributed to Wright & Elwick (fl. 1747-71), c. 1760 (mahogany)
CH441571 George III kneehole desk, attributed to Wright & Elwick (fl.1747-71), c.1760 (mahogany) by English School, (18th century); 82.5x143.5x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III secretaire library bookcase, c. 1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany)

George III secretaire library bookcase, c. 1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany)
CH441566 George III secretaire library bookcase, c.1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79) (attr.to); 251.5x199.6x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Set of George III colonial Old English pattern dessert forks, Gibraltar, c. 1790 (silver)

Set of George III colonial Old English pattern dessert forks, Gibraltar, c. 1790 (silver)
3329386 Set of George III colonial Old English pattern dessert forks, Gibraltar, c.1790 (silver) by Cowper, Henry (fl.1790); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: King George III (colour litho)

King George III (colour litho)
3627207 King George III (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George III (1738-1820). Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving)

George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving)
6020302 George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: A George III breakfront bookcase, 1764 (mahogany & glass)

A George III breakfront bookcase, 1764 (mahogany & glass)
6039184 A George III breakfront bookcase, 1764 (mahogany & glass) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); 278x340x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)

One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)
6039160 One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 107x75.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)

A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)
6039173 A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 252.5x110.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Ancient Shoes (engraving)

Ancient Shoes (engraving)
1055608 Ancient Shoes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Shoes. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The seven year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart playing before King George III in London

The seven year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart playing before King George III in London, 1764 (engraving)
5207910 The seven year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart playing before King George III in London, 1764 (engraving) by French School

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III

George III
1192443 George III by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III in his Youth (engraving)

George III in his Youth (engraving)
664842 George III in his Youth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III in his Youth)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Saint Catherine and St George, 1791 (hand-coloured etching)

Saint Catherine and St George, 1791 (hand-coloured etching)
2562143 Saint Catherine and St George, 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The Bridal Night, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)

The Bridal Night, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
3035683 The Bridal Night, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding night of Charlotte Augusta Matilda)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Picture of Europe for July 1772, c. 1772 (engraving)

Picture of Europe for July 1772, c. 1772 (engraving)
2562139 Picture of Europe for July 1772, c.1772 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: Cartwheel twopence, 1797 (bronze)

Cartwheel twopence, 1797 (bronze)
1220149 Cartwheel twopence, 1797 (bronze) by KAochler, Conrad Heinrich (c.1740-1810); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)

The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)
1603125 The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibitions)

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: View of the Rotunda, Ranelagh House, at a Ball to Celebrate the Birthday of HRH

View of the Rotunda, Ranelagh House, at a Ball to Celebrate the Birthday of HRH
NUL116810 View of the Rotunda, Ranelagh House, at a Ball to Celebrate the Birthday of HRH, the Prince of Wales, 24th May 1751, engraved by Parr (etching) by Canaleti

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III musical timepiece table clock, c. 1766 (ormolu

George III musical timepiece table clock, c. 1766 (ormolu
BAL1860 George III musical timepiece table clock, c.1766 (ormolu, silver & agate) (see also 829810) by Cox, James (c.1723-1800); 37.2x16.5x14 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Iii Collection: George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting the Lord

George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting the Lord
491785 George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting the Lord Mayors Parade, c.1780 (wood, brass & lacquer) (see also 491786-7) by Wagstaff or Wagstaffe



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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.