Michael Dahl
Artwork Detail
Thackeray wrote of George I; 'A despot in Hanover, he was a moderate ruler in England. He was more than fifty-four years of age when he came amongst us: we took him because he served our turn, we laughed at his uncouth German ways, and sneered at him. He took our loyalty for what it was worth; laid hands on what money he could; kept us assuredly from Popery and wooden shoes.' Apparently his mistresses, secretaries, cooks and African slaves all had a share in the booty.
- Title
- King George I
- Artist/creator
- Michael Dahl
- Production date
- circa 1714
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 1385 x 1151 x 70 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Willoughby Norrie, 1957
- Accession no
- 1957/12/1
- Copyright
- No known copyright restrictions
- Department
- International Art
- Display status
- On display
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