George II (1683–1760)

Image credit: Rotherham Heritage Services

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George II became king in 1727, reigning until he was 78 years old. He was the only son of George I and his wife Sophia. After the age of 10, George II did not see his mother, because his father had imprisoned her after she admitted to having an affair with a colonel in the Swedish Army. This painting depicts George on horseback at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743 where he led the army to victory over the French. He was the last British sovereign to risk his life fighting alongside his soldiers. The original of this painting by David Morier is owned by the Queen and is part of the Royal Collection.

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Title

George II (1683–1760)

Date

1775–1815

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 125 x W 99 cm

Accession number

ROTMG : OP.1984.10

Acquisition method

gift from Mr W. Hafferty, 1923

Work type

Painting

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