Study for the Painting of Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany, as a Child
1774
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From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
1774
unspecified
From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
This painting depicts a young boy in a blue outfit with a red sash, standing in front of a red fabric backdrop. The boy has blonde hair and is wearing black shoes. His right hand is resting on a table covered with a red cloth, while his left hand is extended outward. The background is dark, with some indistinct shapes visible behind the boy. The boy's pose and attire suggest that he is a member of a royal family. The painting's style and composition are reminiscent of 18th-century portraiture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Allan Ramsay.
