Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827) Commander-in-Chief of the Army; Bishop of Osnabrück; 2nd son of George III

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Scotland Office, Dover House, Whitehall

John Hoppner, portrait painter, was born in London. He entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1775 and became a member of the Academy in 1795. He was appointed Portrait Painter to the Prince of Wales in 1789. However, from the 1790s his achievements were overshadowed by those of the portraitist Sir Thomas Lawrence. Hoppner's first royal portraits were of three of the Princesses and were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1785. They show the influence of both Romney and Reynolds. Hoppner received numerous commissions, mainly from members of the Whig party. His best and most attractive portraits are considered to be his groups of children. He died in 1810 at his home in Charles Street, Mayfair.

People

Prince, Duke of York and Albany Frederick (1763 - 1827)

Places

Subjects

royal portrait, male portrait, landscape C18th, 18th century costume, military uniform, waistcoat, boots, breeches, Duke, sword, commander-in-chief

Materials & Techniques

mezzotint

Artist

John Hoppner (1758 - 1810)
Charles Howard Hodges (1764 - 1837)

Title

Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827) Commander-in-Chief of the Army; Bishop of Osnabrück; 2nd son of George III

Date

Medium

Mezzotint

Acquisition

Purchased from Colnaghi, October 1953

GAC number

2318