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William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
2 of 3 portraits on display on Floor 2: Portraits Tell Stories at Beningbrough Hall
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
studio of David Morier
oil on canvas, (circa 1748-1749)
29 1/2 in. x 24 in. (749 mm x 610 mm)
Transferred from British Museum, 1879
Primary Collection
NPG 537
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- William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), General; third son of George II. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.
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Painted after the battle of Culloden, this portrait should be viewed as flattering propaganda. Although Cumberland's campaigns in the Netherlands were failing, he is portrayed as proud, elegant and confident, truly in command of the troops seen outside the window. The portrait is a version of a whole length in the Royal collection.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 65
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 158
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