King George I
Portrait Miniature
1718 (painted)
1718 (painted)
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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.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | King George I (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on ivory |
| Brief description | Miniature portrait by Bernard Lens (III, the Younger) of King George I. Watercolour on ivory, 1718. |
| Physical description | Oval miniature portrait, head and shoulders, turned slightly to left and looking to front. The sitter is wearing an ermine robe, chain around his shoulders, wig and cravat. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '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' (Signed in monogram. Inscribed on paper support) |
| Object history | Item Provenance: Provenance: See P.60-1987 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | 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. |
| Bibliographic reference | 87
Susan Doran, ed. Royal River. Power Pageantry& the Thames London, Greenwich Museum, 2012, cat. 87, pp. 134-5. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | P.64-1987 |
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| Record created | July 27, 2000 |
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