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George II, King of England (when Elector of Hanover)
Printmaker:
Smith, John
Publisher:
Smith, John
Painter:
Hirschmann, Johann Leonhard
(After)
History note: John Somers, Baron Somers; Henry Pelham-Clinton, 7th Duke of Newcastle (1864-1928); sale Sotheby's, 22-25 November 1937 (Clumber Library sale, 2nd Portion), 5th day, lot 838 (part); P&D Colnaghi & Co.; bt. John Charrington [Lugt 572], January 1938.
Method of acquisition: Given (1938) by Charrington, John
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1706
Lettered: "Georgius Augustus Electoral Prince of Brunswick …"
Accession number: P.10887-R
Primary reference Number: 162155
Lugt: 572
Chaloner Smith: 102
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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