The painting was probably originally oval in shape. The Prince is in Field-Marshal's uniform with the collars of the orders of the Fleece, the Bath and the Garter. His stars include those of the Garter, the Bath and probably the Guelphs. The head is identical to that in the portrait of the Prince wearing the uniform of the 11th Hussars, by the same artist (403021).

Inscribed on the back with the names of the artist and sitter and the date, 1840.