A slice of Glo'ster cheese., James Gillray, 1795

Design in an oval. A whole length caricature-portrait of prince william frederick of gloucester in profile to the right wearing military uniform. He is very thin, elongated, and knock-kneed, and stands with his right hand in his breeches pocket. His profile resembles that of his uncle, george iii (cf. Bmsat 9014). A proof on india paper. 29 june 1795 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1795. Dimensions: Height: 255 mm; Width: 129 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Prince William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, . Collection: British Museum. A slice of Glo'ster cheese. (BM 1868,0808.6442)

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Author: Print made by: James Gillray Published by: Hannah HumphreySource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

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