The Children of Frederick and Augusta, Prince and Princess of Wales
1 of 6 portraits of Prince William Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
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
Acquired, 1868
Reference Collection
NPG D33050
Artistsback to top
- Carington Bowles (1724-1793), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 100 portraits.
- John Bowles (1701?-1779), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 118 portraits.
- Barthélémy Dupan (Du Pan) (1712-1763), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- John Faber Jr (circa 1695-1756), Engraver and portrait and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 818 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- 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. Identify
- Edward Augustus, Duke of York and Albany (1739-1767), Son of Frederick, Prince of Wales; brother of King George III. Sitter associated with 11 portraits. Identify
- Princess Elizabeth Caroline (1740-1759), Daughter of Frederick, Prince of Wales. Sitter associated with 3 portraits. Identify
- Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn (1745-1790), Brother of George III. Sitter associated with 6 portraits. Identify
- King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820. Sitter associated with 194 portraits. Identify
- Prince William Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805), Third son of Frederick Lewis, Prince of Wales. Sitter associated with 6 portraits. Identify
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- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (13 Cornhill and 69 St Pauls Church Yard, London)
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Events of 1746back to top
Current affairs
Jacobites are defeated by the Duke of Cumberland and his forces at the Battle of Culloden; the last battle to take place on British soil. Bonnie Prince Charlie escapes to France with the help of Flora MacDonald. His supporters the Earl of Kilmarnock and Lord Balmerino are beheaded.Dress Act bans Tartan and Highland dress.
Art and science
Scottish physician William Hunter begins his public lectures on anatomy.Italian artist Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto, arrives in England, where he remains until 1755.
Quaker Minister and pharmacist William Cookworthy discovers kaolin or china clay in Cornwall and devises a way of making porcelain, which was previously imported from China.
International
War of the Austrian Succession: French forces led by Joseph François Dupleix capture the British East India Company's fort at Madras. One of its defenders, Robert Clive, makes his name by escaping his French captors.Frederick II of Prussia begins building his summer palace of Sans Souci at Potsdam. His three victories in 1745 cause him to be known as Frederick the Great.
Philip V of Spain dies and is succeeded by Ferdinand VI.
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