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Source Description
At the age of 14, the German-born Meyer was taken to London, where he studied with Christian F. Zincke, a specialist in painting in enamel on copper. In 1764, he became painter in miniature to Queen Charlotte and painter in enamel to George III.George, Prince of Wales was the eldest son of of George III, and in 1811 was declared Regent after his father became mad. He was later crowded George IV, and ruled until 1830. The Walters Art Museum also holds a portrait miniature by the same artist depicting George's younger brother, Frederick (accession number 38.52). The frame is the same as for this miniature.
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Document identity
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39525
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Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, afterwards King George IV (1762-1830)
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Source metadata
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title
Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, afterwards King George IV (1762-1830)
description
At the age of 14, the German-born Meyer was taken to London, where he studied with Christian F. Zincke, a specialist in painting in enamel on copper. In 1764, he became painter in miniature to Queen Charlotte and painter in enamel to George III.George, Prince of Wales was the eldest son of of George III, and in 1811 was declared Regent after his father became mad. He was later crowded George IV, and ruled until 1830. The Walters Art Museum also holds a portrait miniature by the same artist depicting George's younger brother, Frederick (accession number 38.52). The frame is the same as for this miniature.
provenance
Earl of Chicester; Henry Walters, Baltimore, before 1901 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
ca. 1773
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CC0
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en
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Miniatures
miniatures (paintings)
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3
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3
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import
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2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Source extras
dynasty
House of Hanover
reign
George III (1760-1801)
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watercolor on ivory, gold frame
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3383
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EAN
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2102
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photo
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photo
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