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Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John Leech
2-619-316 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. A satirical illustration of George IV (1762–1830). George VI was unpopular with his subjects. Taxpayers were angered at his wasteful spending in time of war. From The Comic History of England by Gilbert Abbott A. Beckett, illustrated by John Leech [Bradbury, Agnew & Co., London, 1850.]
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- John Leech, attributed to: {British}: Artist, illustrator and printmaker
Subject
- King George IV: British: King of Great Britain
People Related
- Gilbert Abbott A Beckett: British: Author, writer, journalist, lawyer, playwright
Category Hierarchy
History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events
Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel
Artistic Representations Satires
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3932x2720
File Size : 31,334kb
Aliases
- 0580029830
- 2-619-316
- 2619316