King George I
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London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
This miniature bears an inscription in the artist’s hand on a paper support at the back. It reads, ‘Georgius D.G. Mag: Britan / nicae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex / Fidei Defensor Brun: et Lunen / Dux: S.R.I. Arch Thesau: Princeps / Elector &c Inauguratus XX die / Octobris 1714 / G Kneller S.R. Imp: et Mag. Brit: / Baronet : pinx/ Ab Original: Bernard Lens / Londini fecit 1718 / June ye 27’. Bernard Lens was miniature painter to George I (ruled 1714–27) and later to George II (ruled 1727–60). Nonetheless, his miniatures of the two kings are invariably copies of oil paintings by other artists, rather than original works from actual sittings.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- P.64-1987
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
