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King George I

Image credit: Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

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This is a large, full-length portrait of King George I in full regalia, wearing the order of St. George over his ermine robe. His right hand rests on the orb which is on a table covered by a red cloth with a large gold fringe. Beside the orb lie the King’s crown and sceptre. His left hand rests on the hilt of his sword.

Beneath the picture on a board reads the inscription: 'This Picture of his Sacred Majesty King George was given to this Society by Thomas Murray and William Thomson Gentlemen – The Worshipful Samuel Dawson Governour – Samuel Buxton Deputy Governour – Richard Denton and Richard Bayne Wardens. Anno Dom 1722'.

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

York

Title

King George I

Date

c.1722

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 235 x W 140 cm

Accession number

YORMA 381

Acquisition method

gift from Thomas Murray and William Thomson, Members of the Company, 1722

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

'This Picture of his Sacred Majesty King George was given to this Society by Thomas Murray and William Thomson Gentlemen – The Worshipful Samuel Dawson Governour – Samuel Buxton Deputy Governour – Richard Denton and Richard Bayne Wardens. Anno Dom 1722'

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