Portret van koning George I van Griekenland by Anonymous

Portret van koning George I van Griekenland

before 1885

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Artwork details

Medium
print, photography
Dimensions
height 102 mm, width 94 mm
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Tags

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portrait

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print

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greek-and-roman-art

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photography

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history-painting

About this artwork

This is a print of King George I of Greece, made at an unknown date by an anonymous artist. Let’s consider the social and cultural context in which the image of George I was produced and circulated. Looking closely, the print offers a portrait of a European monarch, dressed in military attire, complete with epaulettes and sash. It was made in the broader context of European powers exerting influence in the Balkans. George I himself came from the Danish royal family, brought in to rule Greece under the auspices of Great Britain. This print reflects the political situation of Greece at the time: nominally independent, but in reality under the sway of European powers. How would the people of Greece have reacted to this image? To fully understand this print, a historian would consult archives, political documents, and other printed materials. Approaching it in this way, the image of King George I comes to represent the complex interplay of local, national, and international forces.

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