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German School, 18th century

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha (1676-1732), traditionally identified as c.1736-72

Oil on canvas | 83.0 x 66.2 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 406401

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha (1676-1732), traditionally identified as

German School, 18th century

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha (1676-1732), traditionally identified as c.1736-72

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Description

Three portraits in the Royal Collection are identified as Frederick II, Duke of Saxe Coburg-Altenburg (RCINs 406404, 406401, 406364). He was born in Gotha, the son of Frederick I of Saxe-Coburg and Magdalena of Saxe-Weissenfels. His youngest daughter, Augusta, married Frederick Prince of Wales in 1736.

The sitter is depicted wearing armour with an ermine-lined mantle embroidered with the star of a Danish Order across his left shoulder.

Provenance

First recorded in Buckingham Palace in 1866
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection German School, 18th century
(artist)

Search the collection William Brooks & Son : London
(framemaker)

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(nationality)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1676-1732)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Oil on canvas

oil paint, lined canvas

Measurements

83.0 x 66.2 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

97.0 x 80.6 x 4.5 cm (frame, external)
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Category
Paintings
Object type(s)
visual works
paintings

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