George III  1761

This painting is a version of the official state portrait painted by the Scottish artist Allan Ramsay. George III (reigned 1760-1820) is dressed in ceremonial robes and wears the insignia of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of knighthood: the pendant of St. George, patron saint of England and of the Order, suspended from the chain; the Star, glimpsed on the left b...