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Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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SIR DAVID WILKIE (1785-1841)

George IV's entry into Holyroodhouse

1822

RCIN 913593

This is an early study for Wilkie's large oil painting of the same subject (on display in the next room). It commemorates George IV's visit to Scotland in 1822 when Wilkie witnessed the arrival of the King at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The drawing shows the Duke of Hamilton kneeling before the King, presenting him with the keys of the Palace. Royal Collection by 1947
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