His most Excellent Majesty GEORGE II. 1727

Engraving | 46.8 x 35.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 603823

George Vertue (1684-1756)

His most Excellent Majesty GEORGE II 1727

Description

Engraving of George II as king. Bust length with wig, Robes of State and Garter collar with George, decorated with crown above and with titles below. Includes publisher's address, 'London. Sold by G. Vertue at his house in Brownlow Street. Drury Lane.' Later state of RCIN 603822, with crown added as ornament, dates partially removed and titles altered.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection George Vertue (1684-1756)
(engraver)

After
Search the collection Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)
(artist)

Search the collection Vertue, George : Brownlow St., London
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page George II, King of Great Britain (1683-1760)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving

engraving

Measurements

46.8 x 35.1 cm (sheet of paper)

44.9 x 33.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
References

Other number(s)

O'D : O'Donoghue, F., 1908. Engraved British Portraits Preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum. Volume I-V, London – O'D (George II) 10