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Charles II
Godfrey Kneller1685
National Museums Liverpool
United Kingdom
Kneller came to England from Germany in 1676 and soon gained royal favour.
In this work, the king's authority is subtly undermined: his face is stiff, his hand limp and the crown and orb are hidden in shadow. Kneller presents an aging and even lonely figure.
This is the last of his portraits of Charles II. It was probably begun just before the king's death and finished afterwards.
Details
- Title: Charles II
- Creator: Godfrey Kneller
- Creator Lifespan: 1646/1723
- Date Created: 1685
- Physical Dimensions: 244.8 cm x 144.2 cm
- Rights: Purchased by the Walker Art Gallery in 1952
- Medium: Oil; Canvas
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