Engraved Portrait of Duke of Cumberland, in the robes of the Order of the Garter, holding hat, Full-Length, pillars behind, Windsor castle in background, after Sir Joshua Reynolds [1723-1792] by Thomas Watson [1743-1781].

HENRY FREDERICK Duke of Cumberland [1745-1790] Brother of George III.

Published by Published by Walter Shropshire, 1774. 24.5 x 15.25in. HAMILTON. Catalogue Raisonne of the Engraved Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds. p.20., 1774

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Mezzotint, First State, a little slight foxing, mostly in margins, faint creases near top margin, In 1775, the Duke established the Cumberland Fleet, which became the Royal Thames Yacht Club.In 1771, he first visited Brighton and his association with the resort was one of the reasons for its later popularity.Provenance: P.D. Colnaghi & Co. Seller Inventory # RGW20112

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Title: Engraved Portrait of Duke of Cumberland, in ...

Publisher: Published by Walter Shropshire, 1774. 24.5 x 15.25in. HAMILTON. Catalogue Raisonne of the Engraved Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds. p.20.

Publication Date: 1774