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Equestrian statuette of the Duke of Cumberland

Sir Henry Cheere, c. 1746–1770

Equestrian statuette of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), third son of George II, then Prince of Wales, as he appeared around 1745. It seems likely to date from 1745, around the time of the Duke's victory over Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie, at Culloden, and the subsequent punitive campaign in the Highlands which earned him the name of 'Butcher'.

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Title of artwork, date

Equestrian statuette of the Duke of Cumberland, c. 1746–1770

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Lead & bronze patina on marble plinth

Dimensions

53 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

25000

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