The Coronation of King George II by Unknown Artist, 1761 Sunrise Within two years

Within two years

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The Coronation of King George II by Unknown Artist, 1761 Sunrise Within two yearsABOUT THIS PRINT The Coronation of King George III in 1761 was a rambunctious, swaggering affair. It came at a time when Great Britain was achieving startling military success during the Seven Years War and, adding to the sense of national excitement, was the accession of a seemingly devoted young king. Nobody ascended the throne with so much grace and dignity, wrote one onlooker. The moment you can see in this print (which is full of Enlightenment