King George III In Coronation Robes
circa 1765
Look at the sheer amount of fabric in this royal portrait! Allan Ramsay captured a young, dashing King George III decked out in his spectacular coronation robes, complete with a heavy ermine cape and a shimmering gold suit that screams 18th-century opulence. Before he became known as the 'Mad King' who lost the American colonies, George was actually quite the fashion plate, and this Rococo masterpiece shows him at his most confident and regal. The intricate details of the golden embroidery and the sweeping drapery make you feel like you're standing right there in the throne room.
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