John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu (1690 - 1749)

Thomas Hudson (1701 - 79), 1749

oil on canvas 121.9 x 97.2cm

The last portrait of the Duke, wearing the insignia of both the Garter and the Bath. The cannon and the view of the Tower commemorate the sitter's position as Master General of the Oranance. Other versions belong to Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and the National Army Museum.

PROVENANCE by descent from the sitter.

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