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George II, King of England: P.179-1951

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

George II, King of England

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Simon, John
Publisher: Cooper, Edward
Painter: Lafontaine, Georg Wilhelm (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Note

Overton's address blocked out

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.179-1951
Primary reference Number: 159883
Chaloner Smith: 72

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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