Georgy's Delight or more Cunning than cautious - King George IV (1762-1830) and Elizabeth Denison, Marchioness Conyngham (1769–1861)
William Heath (London 1795 - Hampstead 1840)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
330 mm (H)220 mm (W)330 mm (H)220 mm (W)
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Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 1397788
Summary
Print, coloured engraving, Georgy's Delight or more Cunning than cautious - - King George IV (1762-1830) and Elizabeth Denison, Marchioness Conyngham (1769–1861 by William Heath (London 1795 - Hampstead 1840). Political cartoon. 'Georgy's Delight, or more Cunning than cautious. Georgy loves good Ale and Wine, And Georgy love good Brandy, And Georgy loves his C..n..g..m, As Sweet as Sugar Candy'. Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'Love ....'. B3.S185.The King sits on a sofa with the fat Lady Conyngham on his knee, and one foot planted regally on a footstool; he flourishes a glass, spilling the contents; a broken bottle lies at his feet. Beside him (right) is a table with fruit and a decanter of 'Coniac'. She embraces him, kissing his cheek. Above: 'Georgy loves good Ale and Wine
Makers and roles
William Heath (London 1795 - Hampstead 1840), engraver