Portrait of Frederick Augustus, Duke of York
ca. 1830
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1957-148-60
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Portrait of Frederick Augustus, Duke of York** *H. R. Cook, ca. 1830* *Print, Smithsonian American Art Museum* into the world of early 19th-century portraiture with H. R. Cook's *Portrait of Frederick Augustus, Duke of*, a compelling print from the Smithsonian American Museum's collection. Capturing the dignified visage of Britain's Prince Frederick Augustus—second son of King George III and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army—this work dates to around 1830, shortly after the Duke's death in 1827. It reflects the era's reverence for royal and military figures amid the lingering echo...