Portrait Miniature of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765)

Portrait Miniature of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765) by Simon François Ravenet: This portrait miniature depicts Prince William Augustus, the Duke of…

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In Portrait Miniature of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765) by Simon François Ravenet, start with classical, portrait, figurative. Then look closely at this museum-described detail: During his lifetime, the prince was greatly admired for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rising and defeating Prince Charles at…

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This portrait miniature depicts Prince William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland and the youngest son of King George II. During his lifetime, the prince was greatly admired for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rising and defeating Prince Charles at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Accordingly, he is depicted here in profile wearing a steel breastplate or cuirass, a fur cloak, and armor depicting a lion’s head along his shoulder.