George I
Sir Godfrey Kneller
key Notes:
Regal Portraiture, Baroque Elegance
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Dimensions:
30 x 25 1/4 in. (76.2 x 64.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"George I" is a portrait painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller in 1714, commissioned to commemorate the accession of George I to the British throne following the death of Queen Anne. The painting exemplifies Kneller's skill in capturing the regal demeanor and authority of the monarch, contributing to the establishment of a visual identity for the Hanoverian dynasty in Britain.
Description of the work:
"George I" by Sir Godfrey Kneller is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts the first monarch of the House of Hanover, characterized by a formal pose and regal attire. The composition features a rich color palette, with the king adorned in a luxurious robe and lace cravat, set against a dark background that enhances the figure's prominence and authority.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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