George III, 1738-1820

Painted about 1800, the king is shown wearing general’s full dress uniform with Windsor Castle in the background. A number of versions of the portrait exist, including a full-length canvas in the National Portrait Gallery described as studio of Sir William Beechey.

Object Details

ID: BHC2711
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Beechey, William
Date made: circa 1800-1820s; circa 1800
People: King George III
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Frame: 1050 mm x 788 mm x 120 mm;Painting: 876 mm x 610 mm