Portrait of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843) observation possibly ivory

possibly ivory

View showing a man and woman in a panelled room with a fireplace

Ships can be seen in the distance

Stockwell Educational Institute

Portrait of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843) observation possibly ivoryThree quarter length portrait of the Duke of Sussex, seated on the President's chair of the Royal Society, the red leather upholstery surmounted by the Society's coat of arms. Sussex is turned slightly to the right as viewed. On a table to the left rests portfolio of papers and the Society's silver gilt mace. The table is covered by a blue cloth edged with a gold fringe. Sussex wears a black velvet suit with matching tasselled cap, knee breeches and