Thursday, May 1, 2014

Gratuitous Bertie Dog Picture: John Gruff



"I know you two think it's fun to pass an afternoon looking into an empty stew-pot, but, I really need
something a little more stimulating to do."








Image: John Cuff, Creator: Johan Zoffany (Frankfurt 1733/4 - London 1810) (artist), Creation Date: Signed and dated 1772, Materials: Oil on canvas, Acquirer: George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820), when King of Great Britain (1760-1800), Provenance: Purchased by or painted for George III.




Crown Copyright, The Royal Collection via The Royal Collection Trust.  The original image is courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.


To learn more about this masterpiece, visit the entry for this painting in the online catalog of the Royal Collection Trust.











You, too, could have a cup of tea with Bertie. Or, you could wear his picture proudly. Visit our 
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