George II, 1683-1760, King of Great Britian 1727 [obverse]
1731
![George II, 1683-1760, King of Great Britian 1727 [obverse] by John Croker](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/george-ii-1683-1760-king-of-great-britian-1727-nga-138585.webp)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.66 cm (1 13/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Ted Dalziel, Jr. in honor of his parents, Mary Morris Dalziel and George T. Dalziel, Col., USAF, Ret.
Accession Number
2007.124.1.a
Art Historical Context
This bronze medal, titled *George II, 1683-1760, King of Great Britain 1727* (obverse), crafted by John Croker in 1731, captures the likeness of Britain's monarch during the early years of his reign. Croker, the esteemed Chief Engraver of the Mint from 1705 1739, was renowned for his precise portrait medals that celebrated royal figures and national events. Measuring just 4.66 cm in, this intimate sculpture exemplifies the medal's role as a portable work of art, blending numismatic precision with sculptural finesse. Historically, the piece reflects the stability and grandeur of George II's er...