Portrait of William Cavendish
Date
late 18th century
Sitter
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (1672 - 1729, British) , Politician
Creator
Robert Cooper (British) , Engraver
After
Godfrey Kneller (1646 - 1723, British) , Artist
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 175mm
width (print): 110mm
width (print): 110mm
Subject
Description
Half-length portrait of William Cavendish, inclined to the right and looking left [as viewed], holding a sword.
Inscribed below: ‘Cooper sculp.t/ WILLIAM CAVENDISH/ DUKE OF DEVONSHRIRE’
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (1672-1729), Whig leader, was not a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Inscribed below: ‘Cooper sculp.t/ WILLIAM CAVENDISH/ DUKE OF DEVONSHRIRE’
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (1672-1729), Whig leader, was not a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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