Prince William Augustus Collection

Prince William, Duke of Cumberland
3119035 Prince William, Duke of Cumberland; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince William, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765) remembered for his role during the Jacobite Rising at the Battle of Culloden

Triumphal Arch erected in Norwich in honour of the Duke of Cumberland
XJF468534 Triumphal Arch erected in Norwich in honour of the Duke of Cumberland, engraved by Paul Fourdrinier, 1746 (engraving) by English School

The Chinese Junk on its way to Virginia Water, c. 1753 (w / c on paper)
468870 The Chinese Junk on its way to Virginia Water, c.1753 (w/c on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Marske, 1750-1779, (1911)
Marske, 1911. Marske (1750-July 1779) was a Thoroughbred racehorse, best known as siring the great Eclipse. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

William, Duke of Cumberland, 1790. Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), son of George II of Great Britain and Caroline of Ansbach. He was Duke of Cumberland from 1726

William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1732. Artist: William Hogarth
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1732. Portrait of the third and youngest son of King George II as boy. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]

The Indian Emperor, 1732. Artist: William Hogarth
The Indian Emperor, 1732. A scene from John Drydens play The Indian Emperour or the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards as performed in the year 1731 at Mr Conduit s, Master of the Mint

Prince William Augustus, (1721-1765), youngest son of George II (1683-1760), 1912
Prince William Augustus 1721-1765), third and youngest son of George II (1683-1760) of Great Britain, 1758. He is generally best remembered for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rising at

John of Gant in Love, or Mars on his knees, 1749 (etching)
XJF867807 John of Gant in Love, or Mars on his knees, 1749 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3897); English, out of copyright

The X Plagues of Egypt, circa 1749 (engraving)
XJF867798 The X Plagues of Egypt, circa 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3856); English, out of copyright

The Nonesuch, c. 1748 (engraving)
XJF863041 The Nonesuch, c.1748 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War of the Austrian Succession (1740-8)

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"Prince William Augustus: A Legacy of Triumphs, Battles, and Artistic Depictions" Discover the remarkable life through a collection of historical moments captured in art. From the grandeur of the Triumphal Arch erected in Norwich to honor the Duke of Cumberland, to the Chinese Junk gracefully sailing towards Virginia Water in 1753, each image unveils a different facet of his story. One captivating portrayal depicts Prince Charlie valiantly leading troops at the Battle of Culloden in 1907. Another artwork showcases Marske, an influential racehorse owned by Prince William Augustus during 1750-1779. Renowned artist William Hogarth immortalizes him twice; first as Duke of Cumberland in 1790 and earlier as The Indian Emperor in 1732. These masterpieces offer glimpses into his regal stature and influence on British society. Intriguingly, a photograph from 1912 captures Prince William Augustus himself - youngest son of George II - providing us with a rare glimpse into his appearance and character. The artistic journey continues with additional works by Hogarth such as "John of Gant in Love, " depicting Mars on his knees expressing love's vulnerability (1749), "The X Plagues Of Egypt" showcasing biblical scenes (circa 1749), and "The Nonesuch, " an enchanting engraving from around 1748. Prince William Augustus' legacy lives on through these captivating artworks that bring history alive. Each piece offers insight into this influential figure's life while inviting us to delve deeper into his impact on both art and society.