Benjamin West, Portrait of George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1820) in full armour, 1783

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King George III commissioned more than 80 paintings from West, including this portrait that celebrates his military leadership by presenting him in a suit of armour. Such an image likely was intended to bolster George III's reputation, which had been tarnished the previous year when he was forced to formally recognise American independence.

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Size: 2423px × 3000px
Location: CMA, USA
Photo credit: © ICP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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