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George II, King of Britain

Engraver (?) Johann Georg Mentzel German
1727–60
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  • Title: George II, King of Britain
  • Engraver: (?) Johann Georg Mentzel (German, 1677–1743)
  • Sitter: George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland (Hanover 1683–1760 London)
  • Date: 1727–60
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 4 5/8 × 6 5/16 in. (11.8 × 16.1 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Henry W. Kent, transferred from the Printing Office
  • Object Number: 41.44.1412
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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