William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

Sitterback to top

• William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), General; third son of George II. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Christian Friedrich Zincke (1684?-1767), Artist. Artist associated with 27 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

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The third son of George II, the Duke of Cumberland served with distinction at Dettingen in 1743 and then defeated Prince Charles, the 'Young Pretender', at Culloden in 1746. He became known as 'The Butcher' for his subsequent treatment of the Highlanders. In this miniature he wears a scarlet coat embellished with gold-braid oak leaves, emblems of the Hanoverian victory at the Battle of Dettingen.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 158
• Walker, Richard, Miniatures: 300 Years of the English Miniature, 1998, p. 61

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• Miniatures