Design for a Regency by William Heath ('Paul Pry')

Design for a Regency 1830

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pen sketch

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personal sketchbook

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William Heath, better known as "Paul Pry," was a renowned English caricaturist. This satirical print, “Design for a Regency,” 1830, depicts the incompetent King George IV being controlled by his advisors, with Queen Caroline in the background. It is a social commentary on the political climate and power dynamics of the Regency period. The artwork's visual style, typical of Heath's work, uses exaggerated features and humorous elements to convey a critical message.

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