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King George IV leaving Dun Laoghaire after his royal tour
King George IV leaving Dun Laoghaire after his royal tour, September 3, 1821. Departure of the King & unconsolable grief of the Hibernians. Handcoloured engraving from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles, and Sprees, Bulls, Blunders, Bodderation and Blarney, of Brian Boru Esq. and his Elegant Friend Sir Shawn O Dogherty, published by William Evans, London, 1829
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King George IV's Departure from Dun Laoghaire: A Bittersweet Farewell in September 1821 This handcoloured engraving captures the poignant moment when King George IV bid farewell to the people of Dun Laoghaire during his royal tour of Ireland in September 1821. The image, taken from Pierce Egan's "Real Life in Ireland," showcases the King on horseback, surrounded by his Hussar and Lancers, as he leaves the picturesque harbor town. The King's departure was met with a mixture of awe and sadness from the local population. The Hibernians, as the Irish were referred to during the Regency era, could not hide their unconsolable grief at the monarch's departure. The engraving depicts several officers, some with a bowl of punch in hand, raising their glasses in a toast to the King, while others wipe away tears. The King himself appears solemn, with a serious expression on his face, as he signs a commission document, perhaps a final act of official business before departing. An elephant, a common symbol of royalty, is shown in the background, further emphasizing the grandeur of the scene. As the King rides away, the townspeople are left to return to their daily lives, their brief encounter with royalty now a memory. The image captures the ritual and ceremony of the era, as well as the comedic and satirical spirit of Pierce Egan's work. The caricatured depiction of the King and his entourage, including the use of the nicknames "Peg Leg" for George IV and "Sir Shawn O'Dogherty" for his friend Lord Edward Fitzgerald, adds to the lighthearted tone of the illustration. Overall, this engraving offers a unique glimpse into the Regency era, capturing the mood and atmosphere of King George IV's visit to Dun Laoghaire and the bittersweet farewell of the Irish people.
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