| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Jacques Chéreau after Godfrey Kneller |
| Published | c. 1730 |
| Dimensions | Image 392 x 270 mm, Sheet 399 x 280 mm |
| Notes |
Portrait of King George I (1660 - 1727). Georg Ludwig, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, Elector of Hanover and great-grandson of James I. He married Sophia of Zelle in 1682, whom he divorced in 1694. 1714. He succeeded Queen Anne by Act of Settlement. Jacques Chéreau (1688 - 1776) was an engraver and publisher. He was the younger brother of François I, visiting England to engrave this portrait of George I after Kneller. Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646 - 1723) Portrait painter; born Lübeck, he trained in Amsterdam under Bol (possibly also under Rembrandt). He was based in Rome and Venice from 1672-75 and settled in London in1676. He was appointed Principal Painter to William III and Mary (jointly with Riley) in 1688, retaining office until his death. Kneller was knighted in 1692 and made baronet 1715. He was appointed Governor of the first Academy in England in 1711, he often signed and dated his pictures, sometimes with monogram GK. IFF 25 Ex.col.: Earl de Grey. Condition: Trimmed just insde the plate, tipped to Earl de Grey album page, small puncture to bottom centre of sheet. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £200.00 |
| Stock ID | 28007 |