Georgian

Georgian is the term applied to the style of architecture, art and design prevalent through the reigns of the four King Georges in Britain from 1714 to 1830

Joseph Highmore
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Georgian usually refers to architecture, furniture, silver and the like, rather than painting. Its unifying characteristic, if it has one, is a certain classical restraint and harmony.

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Selected artworks in the collection

Attributed to George Moutard Woodward Scene at a Ball

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Johan Zoffany The Bradshaw Family

exhibited 1769

On display at Tate Britain part of Historic and Modern British Art
William Hogarth The Strode Family

c.1738

On display at Tate Britain part of Historic and Modern British Art
Giovanni Battista Cipriani Design for the Illumination for the King’s Birthday

1771

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Georgian

Selected artworks in the collection

Attributed to George Moutard Woodward Scene at a Ball

Johan Zoffany The Bradshaw Family

William Hogarth The Strode Family

Giovanni Battista Cipriani Design for the Illumination for the King’s Birthday

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