William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland 1750

This 1750 portrait, painted by David Morier, depicts William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, on horseback. The Duke, clad in a red coat and a white wig, confidently leads his troops, with an aide behind him, towards the distant landscape. The detail of the horse, with its white coat and black hooves, exemplifies Morier's skill in capturing the realism of the subject matter. The portrait's composition, with the Duke positioned prominently, conveys his power and authority.