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Portrait of Prince William III the Son of King George II

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Attributed To Joseph Highmore (1692-1789) 'Portrait of child - possibly Prince William Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II' Oil on canvas painted by the Joseph Highmore. Depicting William as a young boy, in military dress. He appears to be brandishing a fencing sword or large riding crop with his faithful dog at his side. Joseph Highmore (13 June 1692 – 3 March 1780) was an English portrait and historical painter, illustrator and author. Highmore was born in London, the third son of Edward Highmore, a coal merchant, and nephew of Thomas Highmore, Serjeant Painter to William III. He displayed early ability but was discouraged by his family from taking up art professionally, and began a legal training instead. At the ending of a clerkship at the age of 17 (during which he continued to attend a drawing academy run by Godfrey Kneller and lectures on anatomy by William Cheselden[1]), he abandoned the law and started to work as a painter.[2].
  • Attributed to:
    Joseph Highmore (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.1 in (112 cm)Width: 35.04 in (89 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Southall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5808225153222

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