Title
His Royal Highness William Augustus Duke of Cumberland, &c. &c.
Creator
Date
c. 1746
Description
A mezzotint portrait entitled "His Royal Highness William Augustus Duke of Cumberland, &c. &c." (English, c. 1746) engraved by Gerhard Bockman (English, 1686-1773). The subject, the Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), is depicted at half-length, standing and facing forward. He wears a dark tricorn hat adorned with tape and ribbon on top of a curly white wig. His elaborate waistcoat is draped with a sash. In his right hand he holds a staff and his left is held at his waist. The background depicts a cloud-swept sky with cavalry charging on the lower left. Beneath the image on the bottom right it is inscribed "G. Bockman delin et fecit." Beneath the title at center it is inscribed "Born on the 15th of April, 1721." The mezzotint is housed in a black painted wooden frame.
Cultural Origin
English
Medium
ink on paper
Extent
16 1/4" x 12 1/4"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Carpenter, 1994.
Identifier
PSNC.3703
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