George I, on Horseback

"George I, on Horseback" by David Morier is a striking portrait depicting the British monarch on horseback, emphasizing his regal authority. Morier, a Swiss-born British artist, specialized in military subjects and historical scenes during the era surrounding the War of the Austrian Succession and the Jacobite rising of 1745. Although not strictly a Rococo style, the painting reflects the grandeur and formality typical of 18th-century portraiture. Morier’s skill captures both the aristocratic elegance and the martial prestige associated with George I, making it a notable historical and artistic record of his reign.