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Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover
17 of 19 portraits on display in Room 17 at the National Portrait Gallery
Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover
by George Dawe
oil on canvas, circa 1828
37 in. x 30 in. (940 mm x 762 mm)
Purchased, 1946
Primary Collection
NPG 3309
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Sitterback to top
- Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851), Son of George III. Sitter associated with 55 portraits.
Artistback to top
- George Dawe (1781-1829), History and portrait painter. Artist associated with 43 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The Duke is depicted here as a military hero in Hussar's uniform with the blue Sash of the Garter and various orders and medals.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 158
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 137
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