17 OF 56

King George II when Prince of Wales

17 of 56 portraits of King George II

by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1717 (1716)
13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (345 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 13 7/8 in. x 10 1/4 in. (352 mm x 260 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11638

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King George II (1683-1760), Reigned 1727-60. Sitter associated with 56 portraits.

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Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.