George de II. / Koning van Engeland / En / Wilhelmina Charlotta, / Zijne gemalinne by Johannes (II) Kannewet

George de II. / Koning van Engeland / En / Wilhelmina Charlotta, / Zijne gemalinne 1725 - 1780

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quirky sketch

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pen illustration

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pen sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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fruit

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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sketchbook art

This 18th-century engraving by Johannes (II) Kannewet depicts King George II of England and his wife, Queen Wilhelmina Charlotte. The couple is shown in separate oval portraits, framed by a decorative wreath. The image, part of a series of portraits of notable figures, exemplifies the popular style of portraiture during the period, focusing on representation and documentation. It's now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a glimpse into Dutch art and the fascination with royalty in the 18th century.

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