James Barry and Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, Adelphi
King George and Queen Charlotte
1791
Scroll
- Artist: James Barry
- Publisher: Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, Adelphi
King George and Queen Charlotte
1791
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, Sheet: 506 × 716 mm. (19 15/16 × 28 3/16 in.)
Image: 426 × 513 mm. (16 3/4 × 20 3/16 in.)
Plate: 426 × 513 mm. (16 3/4 × 20 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2870.7
After Barry's mural series 'The Progress of Human Culture' for the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce in Adelphi, 1777-1784; now in the Royal Society of Art, London.
Pressly, William L., The Tate Gallery, London, 'James Barry: The Artist as Hero,' February 9-March 20, 1983, no. 35, ill. p. 90.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: Lower C in plate (twice): 'J. Barry Inv.t'; below left: '-2'.d-'; below right: '-6'.th-'; BC in plate: 'These two sketches were Intended to have been Painted as the two Grand Centres over the Chimnies in the Great Room of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts &c [...] Published According to Act of Parliament May 1.st 1791 by James Barry R.A. Proffessor of Painting to the Royal Academy.'; TR (graphite): 'Barry, James'.
Markings: None
