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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1735-1750

GUSN

GUSN-26027

Description

Engraving of George II, seated on rearing horse, battle scene in background. Wooden frame painted black; inner molding original gilt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
prints (visual works)
engraving (printing process)
battles
Stipple Engraved
Battle
PICTURE, PORTRAIT

Inscription

""Georgius secundas D.G. Mag. Britanniae, Franciae et Hiberniae Rex, Fidei Defensor, Brun[?]et Lunen: Dux, S.R.J. Arch. Thesau; et Princepes Elector & c Inaug: n die Octob. 1727.""

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

People and Organizations

George II

Maker

Burford, T. (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

18.5 x 14.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1363

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