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Panini's view of the portico of St Peter's Basilica

As Prince of Wales, George IV was forbidden to travel by his father, George III. In this short film, Kate Heard, Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings, explains how George's large collection of prints and drawings allowed him to become the ultimate armchair traveler.

Short film about a print by Panini Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited


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