{"product_id":"1829-georgian-satirical-print-william-heath-king-george-iv-the-slap-up-swell","title":"1829. Late Georgian Satirical Print by William Heath. \"King George IV. The Slap up Swell\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a fabulous satirical print relating to the court of King George IV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one was made by William Heath and published by Thomas McLean in London (April 1829). So now nearly 200 years old. It was a popular print and it was often pirated with copies after the original published at this time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a fine collection of prints by Heath in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London which lampooned the Royalty and Politicians of the Georgian era.  This print is a harder satirical print to source and is of museum quality. Another impression in just as fine condition is in the collection of the British Museum and another is in the NPG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the more sought-after prints featuring a portrait of King George IV. They don't come onto the market very often. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print shows a caricature of the King \u003cspan\u003e(1762 - 1830).\u003c\/span\u003ein a position of authority  - and the term \"slap-up\" is northern slang and dates to around 1823.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy print comes from a 19th-century collector's album - and it has never been on display - so all the original hand-colouring is fresh with no fading. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from all my photographs, it is in fine antique condition and has recently been professionally re-framed with a cream-coloured, acid-free window mount and simple black wooden frame. The new frame costs have been taken into account with my pricing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image measures 34 x 22.5 cm and the frame is 47 x 34 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a lovely artwork - and a fabulous piece of British history. It is all ready for you to just hang on your wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Medium Parcel) \/ Parcelforce24. This will be a fully insured service and applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39312061497408,"sku":"MUSSELBURGH Small size new black frame","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1829-late-georgian-satirical-print-by-william-heath-king-george-iv-the-slap-up-swell-british-prints-116.webp?v=1786798267","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/1829-georgian-satirical-print-william-heath-king-george-iv-the-slap-up-swell","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}