Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York (1778) by Benjamin West

Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York - Benjamin West - 1778

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1778
Dimensions241 x 166 cm
Art MovementRococo
Current LocationHermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York

The artwork titled “Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York” is a creation by the artist Benjamin West, dating back to the year 1778. This piece falls within the Rococo art movement and is a portrait genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 241 x 166 cm, and it is currently housed in the Hermitage Museum located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The artwork depicts two young princes dressed in elaborate and regal attire, suggestive of their noble status. The older prince, George, Prince of Wales, is on the left. He is attired in a luxurious golden suit complemented by an ermine-trimmed cloak, his expression exuding a sense of authority and confidence. To his right stands Prince Frederick, the future Duke of York, adorned in a similarly grand outfit, featuring a blue cloak with the prestigious Order of the Garter’s emblem. Frederick’s posture is casual yet dignified, as he rests his arm on a stone ledge, indicating a bond of camaraderie between the brothers. The backdrop includes a draped fabric and a classical architectural element, enhancing the formal and stately atmosphere of the portrait.

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