Portrait of Charles, Third Duke of Queensberry
Thomas Hudson
- Art Funded
- 1969
- Dimensions
- 137 x 101 cm
- Vendor
- Christie's
Portrait of Charles, Third Duke of Queensberry (1698-1778) was appointed Privy Councillor by George I, and Admiral of Scotland by George II.
The Duke quarrelled with George II over the refusal of a licence for Gay's 'Polly' and relinquished his appointments. However, he returned as Privy Councillor under George III and was appointed Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland.
Provenance
Sir John Whitmore, Essex.