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Attributed to Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857)
Marble | 62.0 x 39.0 x 30.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2156
Attributed to Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857)
Charles William Ferdinand (1735-1806), later Duke of Brunswick c. 1760
Attributed to Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857)
Charles William Ferdinand (1735-1806), later Duke of Brunswick c. 1760
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A marble bust of Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, looking slightly to the left, wearing contemporary hair curled at the sides, with bear shoulders and chest.
Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick (1735-1806), was a Prussian prince and soldier. He became famous for his military achievements during the Seven Years War (1756-1763). He was appointed member of the Order of the Garter by George II in 1759. In 1764 he married Princess Augusta, a grand-daughter of George II and younger sister of George III. -
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Marble
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62.0 x 39.0 x 30.0 cm (whole object)
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