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King George II. Engraving by J. Tinney after Sir G. Kneller.
- Kneller, Godfrey, Sir, 1646-1723
- Date
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference
- 2163264i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
King George II, half-length facing front, wearing state robes and the George, in an ornate oval frame decorated with scrollwork and regalia. Name and coat of arms below
Publication/Creation
[London?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1700 and 1799]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 23.8 x 16.3 cm
Lettering
King George the second. Only son of King George the first was born the 30th of October 1683. Proclaim'd king of England the 15th of June 1727 & crown’d with great solemnity at Westminster the 11th of Octr following. J.T. sc.
Creator/production credits
By "J.T.": John Tinney?
References note
Not found in: Freeman O'Donoghue, Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, London 1910, vol. 2
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 2163264i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores