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Creator:
Print made by John Smith, the mezzotinter, 1652–1743
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1646–1723
Published by John Smith, the mezzotinter, 1652–1743
Title:
Serenissima Carolina DG Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina
Additional Title(s):
Caroline Wilhelmina of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Queen of George II
Date:
1717
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Plate: 14 × 10 inches (35.6 × 25.4 cm), Image: 11 1/2 × 9 5/8 inches (29.2 × 24.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Serenissima Carolina DG Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina &c. Inaugurata XI die Octobris Anno 1727.G. Kneller S.R. Imp. et Mag. Brit. Baronets. Pinx. Ab Originali J. Smith Fecit.

Lettered below image: "Serenissima Carolina D.G. Magnae Britanniae Franciae | et Hiberniae Regina &c. Inaugurata XI die Octobris Anno 1727. | G. Kneller S.R. Imp. et Mag. Brit. Baronets. Pinx. | Ab Originali J. Smith Fecit. | Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B2018.22
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait
Associated People:
Caroline, Queen consort of George II (British queen consort, 1683–1737)
Access:
Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:79787
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