Johannes Faber
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1721 - 1765. Youngest son of George II
About this artwork
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artist:Johannes FaberDutch (about 1695 - 1756)
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title:William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1721 - 1765. Youngest son of George II
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date created:1753
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after:David MorierSwiss (about 1705 - 1770)
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materials:Stipple engraving on paper
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measurements:Mounted 46.70 cm x 37.50 cm; 40.30 x 30.10 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1958
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accession number:UP C 112
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Johannes Faber
Johannes Faber
John Faber Jr., the son of John Faber, also an engraver, was born in Amsterdam. His family settled in England and he learned drawing and mezzotint engraving from his father before enrolling at the academy in St Martin's Lane founded by Louis Cheron and John Vanderbank. A prolific portraitist, Faber...
