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George Augustus Frederick Fitz Clarence, 1st Earl of Munster: P.3042-R

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Titles

George Augustus Frederick Fitz Clarence, 1st Earl of Munster

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Artlett, Richard Austin
Painter: Phillips, Thomas (After)
Publisher: Virtue

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Description

George Augustus Frederick Fitz Clarence, 1st earl of Munster (1784-1842), bastard of William IV and Mrs Jordan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

1830s
Production date: circa AD 1839 : Date based on publication of print by Ryley

Note

Also published by R. Ryley in 1839, as a plate to Eminent Conservative Statesmen

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Height 230 mm Width 185 mm
Sheet Height 318 mm Width 241 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Stipple

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Painted by Phillips Engraved by A.R. Artlett
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: The Rt Honble George Fitz-Clarence. Earl of Munster. &c &c
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title
  • Text: London. George Virtue.
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.3042-R
Primary reference Number: 81329
O'Donoghue: 3

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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