Painting of the Day: A Miniature of King George IV, 1821

Miniature of George IV
Henry Pierce Bone
Copper, Enamel, Gold, Ormolu, Pearls
The Victoria & Albert Museum

Set against a brilliant green background, a resplendent head and shoulders portrait of King George IV makes this miniature seem all the more jewel-like. The work of master miniaturist, Henry Pierce Bone was part of an impressive collection of important miniatures collected by the Honorable Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert.


The miniature of enamel on copper is set in a frame of gold, enamel and ormolu set with pearls.