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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
German School, 18th century
Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha (1676-1732), traditionally identified as c.1736-72
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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
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Medium and techniques
Oil on 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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