Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller (British, 1646-1723), portrait painter, after.
Engraver: John Smith (British, 1652-1743), the famous early mezzotinter and re-publisher of older plates.
Title: Portrait of His Royal Highness George Prince of Denmark.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: G. Kneller Eques Pinx: I Smith fe: & exc: His Royal Highness George Prince of Denmark.
Dimensions: Image/platemark 13 3/4" x 10". Backing sheet 19 3/8" x 15 1/8".
Publisher: John Smith, the mezzotinter.
Date: c.1695-c.1702 (dated by Chaloner Smith).
Materials and Techniques: Mezzotint on laid paper.
Mat and Frame: Afixed to support on top.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Dampstain, wrinkles, lost paper to corners. Worn support. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1902,1011.4549.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XVIII C.
Note: Prince George of Denmark and Norway (Danish, 1653 – 1708) was the husband of Anne, Queen of Great Britain.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.