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German School, 18th century
Joseph Friedrich, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen (1702-1787) c.1765
Watercolour on vellum | 5.6 x 4.8 cm (sight) | RCIN 420564
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Duke Joseph Frederick (1702-87) is depicted wearing military uniform with the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the star of Maria Theresa. He was the younger son of Frederick Ernest, duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen. He joined the Hapsburg army when he was 16 years old and had a successful military career, being promoted to field marshal in 1744. In 1739, the Emperor Charles VI appointed him a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
The identity of the artist is unknown.
Inscribed on the playing card backing in pencil: Joseph Friedrich von Hildburghausen Kaiz / h Feld ... marschal.Provenance
First recorded in the Royal Collection in 1870
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour on vellum
Measurements
5.6 x 4.8 cm (sight)
7.0 x 6.0 cm (frame, external)
Other number(s)
Cust 1910 : Cust, L., 1910. Windsor Castle: Portrait Miniatures, London – Cust 1910 44/14RL 1870 27.B.1
