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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 Georg

  • 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].

Mezzotint, First State,

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.

Mezzotint, First State,

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.

Condition a little slight foxing, mostly in margins, faint creases near top margin,
Publication Published by Walter Shropshire, 1774. 24.5 x 15.25in. HAMILTON. Catalogue Raisonne of the Engraved Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds. p.20.
  • Product Code: RGW20112
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £225.00