Contributed by Tate House Museum
Description
Prints of the British monarchs were long available to their subjects. This portrait of King George III is a companion to a portrait of Queen Charlotte. In its original frame, this print descended in the Turnbull family of Portland and survives at Tate House Museum in Portland, which was constructed for Captain George Tate (1700-1794) and his family. He was the senior mast agent for the British Royal Navy.
The royal couple's portraits were printed circa 1770 by Henry Overton, a map and print seller at Newgate, London, and are further distinguished by hand coloring.
The King sports a white high collared shirt, a brocade coat, and a blue sash with a black bow ornamenting his stylish wig and ponytail.
About This Item
- Title: King George the Third, London, ca. 1770
- Creator: Henry Overton
- Creation Date: circa 1770
- Subject Date: circa 1770
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Locations:
- London, England
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Engraving, ink on paper
- Dimensions: 35.8 cm x 25.7 cm
- Local Code: 1988.6.1
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818
- Tate, George, 1700-1794--Homes and haunts--Maine--Portland
- Tate family
- George III--Great Britain--Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III)
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820--Portrait
- Tate House (Portland, Me.)
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For more information about this item, contact:
Tate House Museum1267 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 774-6177
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