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The Children of Frederick and Augusta, Prince and Princess of Wales

1 of 3 portraits of Princess Elizabeth Caroline

The Children of Frederick and Augusta, Prince and Princess of Wales, by John Faber Jr, published by John Bowles, and published by Carington Bowles, after Barthélémy Dupan (Du Pan), circa 1746-1756 - NPG D33050 - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

The Children of Frederick and Augusta, Prince and Princess of Wales

by John Faber Jr, published by John Bowles, and published by Carington Bowles, after Barthélémy Dupan (Du Pan)
mezzotint, circa 1746-1756
14 in. x 19 7/8 in. (355 mm x 505 mm) plate size; 14 5/8 in. x 20 3/8 in. (370 mm x 518 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D33050

Artists

Carington Bowles (1724-1793), Printseller. Artist associated with 51 portraits.
John Bowles (1701?-1779), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 79 portraits.
Barthélémy Dupan (Du Pan) (1712-1763). Artist associated with 1 portrait.
John Faber Jr (circa 1695-1756). Artist associated with 723 portraits.

Sitters

Princess Augusta Charlotte, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttell (1737-1813), Daughter of Frederick Prince of Wales, eldest sister of George III. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn (1745-1790), Brother of George III. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.
Princess Elizabeth Caroline (1740-1759), Daughter of Frederick, Prince of Wales. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820. Sitter associated with 179 portraits.
William Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1743-1805), Son of Frederick, Prince of Wales. Sitter associated with 6 portraits.
Edward Augustus, Duke of York and Albany (1739-1767), Son of Frederick, Prince of Wales. Sitter associated with 12 portraits.

Subjects & Themes

Children
Family portraits
Hats and head-attire
Jewellery
Pets and animals
Rural landscapes