A King Fisher on the banks of the Thames
Satirical Print
1826 (made)
1826 (made)
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Aquatint, a caricature of George IV fishing with a sceptre as his rod, having caught a fish inscribed Taxes. In the background is Windsor Castle with scaffolding being erected.
Object details
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| Title | A King Fisher on the banks of the Thames (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | aquatint |
| Brief description | J.V.S. 'A King Fisher on the banks of the Thames'. Caricature of George IV, London, 1826. |
| Physical description | Aquatint, a caricature of George IV fishing with a sceptre as his rod, having caught a fish inscribed Taxes. In the background is Windsor Castle with scaffolding being erected. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1943, London: HMSO, 1956. |
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| Accession number | E.536-1943 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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