11 OF 52

King George I when Elector of Hanover

11 of 52 portraits of King George I

by and published by John Smith, after Johann Leonhard Hirschmann
mezzotint, 1706
13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (346 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 14 in. x 10 1/4 in. (355 mm x 260 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11633

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Sitterback to top

King George I (1660-1727), Reigned 1714-27. Sitter associated with 52 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Johann Leonhard Hirschmann (1672-1750). Artist associated with 8 portraits.
John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG D7793: King George I when Elector of Hanover (impression from same plate as)
NPG D19903: King George I when Elector of Hanover (impression from same plate as)