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George II, King of England (when Prince of Wales): P.10855-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

George II, King of England (when Prince of Wales)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Smith, John
Publisher: Smith, John
Painter: Kneller, Godfrey, baronet (After)

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Notes

History note: From the Rumbold collection; bt. John Charrington (Sotheby's) 2 December 1915, lot 175 (with five others)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1717

Note

After the rework, the crown on head added, etc.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.10855-R
Primary reference Number: 162122
Lugt: 572
Chaloner Smith: 103 II
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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