Christian VII of Denmark (?)

Description Although an inscription in German on the back of the frame identifies the sitter as King George I of England, it is more likely that this miniature represents Christian VII of Denmark. The sitter wears the ribbon of the Order of the White Elephant.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Inscriptions [Inscription] On back: Konig Georg 1th von England

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters (?)