A Hanoverian prince on his deathbed. Gouache, 1794

Unknown artist

Physical description 1 painting : gouache ; image 34.5 x 32 cm. Summary The head of a deceased nobleman lying in state, bust-length in high collar with ornate decoration, the head shaved but unwigged. Possibly Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, brother of King George III, who had died at the age of 45 in 1790 Cite as Wellcome Library no. 771873i Note On Whatman paper watermarked 1794, possibly preparatory for a mezzotint with pin pricks to the corners Subject name Henry Frederick, Prince, Duke of Cumberland, 1745-1790. Topic-LCSH Death. Genre/Technique Gouaches.