Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York

Benjamin West painted Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York in 1778, a full-length oil on canvas work now housed in the Hermitage Museum. The painting entered the Hermitage collection as part of its early acquisitions of British portraiture, reflecting Catherine the Great's interest in British cultural figures. Scholars have examined its formal composition and political symbolism within the context of late 18th-century European portraiture, noting its role in shaping depictions of royal heirs.

The work remains a key example of West's development of neoclassical portrait conventions and his influence on subsequent British artists.

This 1790 oil painting by Benjamin West portrays two members of the British royal family: George, Prince of Wales, and his younger brother, Prince Frederick, later Duke of York. Executed in the neoclassical style, the work is a characteristic example of West's portraiture.

The painting captures the familial bond between the two princes through a gesture of affection: George's hand rests on Frederick's shoulder. Their elaborate attire reflects their royal status, with specific regalia (gold robe, medals, red sash) signifying their ranks.