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Description: | King James II (1633-1701), in his role as head of the Army, is shown full length, wearing a General Officer's State coat and the star and sash of the Order of the Garter. The event depicted in the background is likely to be the annual review of the Army at Hounslow Heath. Gennari arrived in England in 1674, staying until 1688 when he accompanied James II into exile in Saint-Germain. He painted portraits for the Royal Family as well as religious scenes. This work is believed to have been painted during his exile. | Subjects: | Hounslow Heath) King); figure; animal (horse); still life; military and war; history (annual review of the Army portrait (James II | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Gennari, Benedetto, II (Italian painter, 1633-1715) Æ Attributed to | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8593... | Go to resource |
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