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Augustus Frederick (1773–1843), Duke of Sussex, was Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, the governing body of Freemasonry in England and Wales, from 1813 to 1843. Here he is wearing the regalia of a deputy grand master, the office he held in 1812. The portrait was presented to him by the Lodge of Antiquity No. 2, one of the oldest Masonic lodges in England. He was Master, or Ruler, of the Lodge from 1809 to 1843. He gave them the set square-shaped jewel suspended from his collar, which is now on display in the Library and Museum of Freemasonry. He is also wearing the Royal Medal, which he introduced in 1812, and that was given to new members of the Lodge. To the right of this he is wearing the Star of the Order of the Garter, the highest chivalric order in the United Kingdom.
Museum of Freemasonry
London
Title
HRH The Duke of Sussex (1773–1843)
Date
c.1812
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 122 x W 101.5 cm
Accession number
AT14.4
Acquisition method
on loan from the Lodge of Antiquity No.2
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
H.R.H THE DUKE OF SUSSEX GRAND MASTER, 1813-43. R.W.M of the Lodge of Antiquity 1809-43. Painted by Sam.l Drummond, A.R.A. and presented by him to the Lodge of Antiquity. Oct. 1812'
Museum of Freemasonry
Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London, Greater London WC2B 5AZ England
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