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William, 1721-1765, Duke of Cumberland [obverse]

Richard Yeo

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on the medal depicts a bust of a man in profile, facing to the right, with detailed curly hair and wearing a military-style coat and armor. The medal is made of bronze. Surrounding the bust is an inscription that reads "GULIELMUS. GEOR. II. R. FIL. DUX. CUMBRIAE." The sculpture has a relief texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1746
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4084 × 4084 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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