King George II (1683-1760) Reigned 1727-1760

Location

Country: Gibraltar
City: Gibraltar
Place: Governor's Residence, The Convent

John Faber II was born in Amsterdam, the son of engraver John Faber (c.1660-1721). The family settled in England by 1698. He was a pupil of his father, studied at the St Martin’s Lane Academy and also joined the Rose and Crown Club of artists, which met at a Covent Garden tavern. He produced mezzotints under the name John Faber Junior, until his father’s death in 1721. In 1737 publisher George Virtue recorded an attack on him by a street robber, during which he was shot in the breast, however he later recovered. In total, he made over 500 mezzotint prints, mainly after 17th-century or contemporary artists, becoming the leading mezzotint engraver of his day. His apprentices included Andrew Miller (died 1763). He died of gout, aged about 61.

People

George II (1683 - 1760)

Places

Subjects

royal portrait, male portrait, 18th century costume, King

Materials & Techniques

mezzotint

Artist

John, II Faber (1684 - 1756)

Title

King George II (1683-1760) Reigned 1727-1760

Date

Medium

Mezzotint

Acquisition

Convent, Gibraltar (Governor's Residence) collection.

Provenance

Presented to the Convent, Gibraltar, by Lt. Col. William John Codrington, KCB, 1864

GAC number

17916