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Attributed to German School, 18th century

Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1699-1773), probably c. 1750-90

Oil on canvas | 80.2 x 65.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 404657

Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1699-1773), probably

Attributed to German School, 18th century

Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1699-1773), probably c. 1750-90

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Description

The sitter is probably Frederick III of Saxe-Gotha, the eldest son of Frederick II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and Magdalena Augusta, Princess of Anhalt-Zerbst. His youngest sister, Augusta, became Princess of Wales on her marriage to Frederick, Prince of Wales in 1736.

Framed in an 18th-century gilt carved Carlo Maratta frame.

Provenance

Presumably acquired by George IV; recorded in Store at Carlton House in 1816 (no 325) and 1819 (no 253) as a 'Young Nobleman'
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Oil on canvas

oil paint, lined canvas

Measurements

80.2 x 65.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

106.4 x 88.7 x 7.5 cm (frame, external)
Groupings
Category
Paintings
Object type(s)
visual works
paintings
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Coats
Embroidered coats
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Armour
Cuirasses
References

Alternative title(s)

A Prince of Saxe-Gotha, traditionally identified as

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