William, Duke of Gloucester
1 of 10 portraits by William Wolfgang Claret
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
William, Duke of Gloucester
attributed to William Wolfgang Claret
oil on canvas, based on a work of circa 1699
24 3/4 in. x 20 1/8 in. (629 mm x 511 mm) oval
Bequeathed by Iris Harriet Wilson (née Dashwood), 1978
Primary Collection
NPG 5228
Sitterback to top
- William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), Son of Queen Anne. Sitter in 32 portraits.
Artistback to top
- William Wolfgang Claret (active 1665-died 1706), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 250
Events of 1699back to top
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