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King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
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King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
King George IV of England riding a carriage in a royal parade through Dublin, 1821. Accompanied by Irish gentlemen, lancers, soldiers, bishops and aldermen. Going to the Levee. Handcoloured engraving from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles, and Sprees, Bulls, Blunders, Bodderation and Blarney, of Brian Boru Esq. and his Elegant Friend Sir Shawn O Dogherty, published by William Evans, London, 1829
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King George IV's Triumphant Procession through Dublin, 1821: A Regal Sight to Behold This hand-coloured engraving captures the grandeur and spectacle of King George IV's royal parade through the streets of Dublin in 1821. The monarch, depicted in his regal attire and seated in an ornate carriage, is accompanied by a retinue of Irish gentlemen, bishops, aldermen, and soldiers. The atmosphere is festive, with torches illuminating the night sky and the sound of a te Deum chaunt resonating through the air. The King's procession to the Levee was a significant event during the Regency era, a time of great social and political change in Ireland. The image is taken from Pierce Egan's "Real Life in Ireland," a popular collection of humorous anecdotes and illustrations that captured the spirit of the age. The engraving is adorned with intricate details, from the ornate decorations on the carriage to the distinctively Irish attire of the gentlemen and soldiers. The obese King George IV, often criticized for his gluttony, is shown in good spirits, enjoying the adulation of the crowds. The illustration is a testament to the enduring power of satire and comedy, as well as the ability of art to capture the essence of a historical moment. The caricatured figures of Sir Billy Biscuit and Peg Leg Paddy, two of Egan's most popular characters, are conspicuously absent from this scene, but their presence is felt in the spirit of merriment and irreverence that pervades the image.
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