Robineau was a composer and violinist as well as artist; he used the name Alexandre for his musical and Auguste for his artistic activities. He was in London a great deal in the 1780s coming into contact with the Prince of Wales in both his professional capacities. This portrait is not particularly well drawn or structured but it has a kind of fashion-plate glamour which must have appealed to the sitter. The Prince appears the height of elegance wearing black hat and blue coat with Star of the Garter; right hand resting on cane and left hand on his hip. Signed and dated: 'Robineau 1787 London'