Background
David Morier was born about 1705 in Bern, Switzerland.
David Morier was born about 1705 in Bern, Switzerland.
Nothing is known of his early career before 1743 when he was introduced to William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, by Sir Everard Fawkener, possibly in Germany where the duke was on campaign.
David painted a number of equestrian portraits, of his patron and other senior officers, as well as his greatest series of works, known as the Grenadier Paintings, which document the uniforms and equipment of the Army in the years leading up to the Seven Years' War. After the Duke lost his position due to his inept leadership in this new war, Morier's career went into decline. He was jailed for debt in the Fleet prison in 1769 and died there the next year.
The Battle of Culloden
1746Grenadier Regents
1721William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
William Kerr, 4th Marquess of Lothian on a Charger
1751William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland on a Grey Charger
George II
Major General the Honourable Sir Charles Howard, CB, Colonel of the Regiment
1745Sir Armine Wodehouse
General HRH Prince William Augustus
Battle of Culloden
1746George I, on Horseback