Allegory of the Power of Great Britain by Sea, design for a decorative panel for George I's ceremonial coach

James Thornhillca. 1720

Details

Title: Allegory of the Power of Great Britain by Sea, design for a decorative panel for George I's ceremonial coach
Creator: Attributed to Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734, British
Creator Lifespan: 1675/1734
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: ca. 1720
Physical Dimensions: 18 x 21 inches (45.7 x 53.3 cm) arched top
Subject Keywords: horses (animals), panel (wood), women, men, design, allegory, mythology, crest, cherubs, shell, sea, historical subject, nude, coach, ships, costume, coat of arms, lion
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Oil on panel
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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