King George II. Mezzotint by J. Faber, 17--, after J. Highmore.
- Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780.
- Date:
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference:
- 2163262i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
King George II, three-quarter length, facing front, wearing state robes and the George, resting his right hand on hip, with the crown in the right background
Publication/Creation
[London] (at the Golden Head in Bloomsbury square) : Sold by J. Faber, [between 1700 and 1799]
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; sheet 34.8 x 25.4 cm
Lettering
Georgius II.dus D.G. Mag: Brit: Fran: et Hib: rex F.D. Brun: et Lunun: dux S.R.I. arch: thesau: et Princeps elector &c. Inauguratus 11 die Octobris 1727. I. Highmore pinx. I. Faber fecit.
References note
Freeman O'Donoghue, Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, London 1910, vol. 2, p. 297, no. 20
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2163262i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores