About this artwork
George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822 was the first by a reigning monarch for 150 years. The ceremonies and pageantry surrounding the royal visit were stage-managed by Sir Walter Scott, who urged fellow Scots to attend clad in tartan. Wilkie made numerous sketches of the events, and this is one of three recently purchased by the Gallery. It shows the ancient Scottish Regalia being ceremonially displayed to the king at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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artist:Sir David Wilkie (1785 - 1841) Scottish
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title:The Honours of Scotland Being Shown to George IV
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date created:1822
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materials:Watercolour and pencil on paper
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measurements:13.00 x 18.50 cm
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credit line:Purchased with the assistance of the Patrons of the National Galleries of Scotland 2006
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accession number:D 5598 A
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Sir David Wilkie
Sir David Wilkie
Wilkie achieved international recognition for his highly original paintings of events and episodes from contemporary life. His skills as a narrator were evident in the facial expressions and poses of his characters, and in the informative detail he included. He was born in Fife, the son of a rural...
