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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.
Title
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 74.9 x W 61 cm
Accession number
537
Acquisition method
Transferred from the British Museum, 1879. On long-term loan to Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire
Work type
Painting
