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Who was the generous patron of Lawrence in 1810?

  • King George IV

  • Prince William

  • Prince Regent

  • Lord Wellington

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In 1810, Prince Regent was the generous patron of Lawrence. The Prince Regent had seen a portrait that Lawrence had painted of his mistress, Emma Hamilton, and was impressed by Lawrence's skill. The Prince Regent then commissioned Lawrence to paint several portraits of him, including one that was to be used as his official portrait.
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