George III launching three frigates at Deptford
Watercolour
ca. 1780-1810 (made)
ca. 1780-1810 (made)
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Watercolour depicting George III launching three frigates at Deptford, London. There are numerous smaller rowing boats full of spectators in the foreground, one of which is capsizing, causing people to almost fall into the river in a cartoonish scene.
Object details
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| Title | George III launching three frigates at Deptford (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour |
| Brief description | Watercolour by Thomas Rowlandson depicting George III launching three frigates at Deptford, London. Great Britain, ca. 1780-1810. |
| Physical description | Watercolour depicting George III launching three frigates at Deptford, London. There are numerous smaller rowing boats full of spectators in the foreground, one of which is capsizing, causing people to almost fall into the river in a cartoonish scene. |
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| Accession number | P.21-1948 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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