Religion · 19th century
€ 330
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
with bright hand-colouring. Age toning to paper with scattered foxing and some handling marks in the tight margins. Plate impression clear; paper stable.
The King’s Procession from the Queen’s Palace to Westminster Hall – Coronation of George IV, 1821 – Hand-Coloured Engraving
Finely detailed hand-coloured engraving showing the ceremonial procession of King George IV on the morning of his coronation, July 19, 1821. The view captures the King’s state coach drawn by eight horses, escorted by mounted guards, as it departs the Queen’s Palace (later known as Buckingham Palace) en route to Westminster Hall. Crowds of spectators line the street, cheering and waving, while ranks of soldiers stand in formation along the palace frontage. The surrounding architecture is rendered with precision, from the castellated façade of St. James’s Palace to the neoclassical detailing of adjacent buildings.
Published in London in 1821, this image forms part of a series documenting the elaborate celebrations of George IV’s coronation, a major public spectacle that combined pageantry, politics, and theatre. The artist skillfully balances architectural accuracy with lively figure detail, giving a strong sense of both the grandeur and the human excitement of the day.
Condition: Good with bright hand-colouring. Age toning to paper with scattered foxing and some handling marks in the tight margins. Plate impression clear; paper stable.
Framing tips: A gilt frame with a soft cream or warm ivory mount will complement the ceremonial subject and enhance the warm tones of the print. Keep the full margins visible to preserve the publication imprint.
Technique: Hand-coloured aquatint and engraving
Maker: Unknown engraver, London, published 1821
