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.)
Portfolio/Series
From the series "A Series of Etchings by James Barry, Esq. from his Original and Justly Celebrated Paintings, in the Great Room of the Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, Adelphi"
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
