Alfred, the younger of the two, is seated on clouds, with his hands
out-stretched to his brother, who is being conducted up to him by
an angel.
Prince Octavius was born on February 23rd, 1779, and Prince Alfred
on September 22nd, 1780. Alfred died on August 20th, 1782. "I am
very sorry for Alfred," said the King, "but had it been Octavius I
should have died too."
Octavius followed his brother to the grave on May 2nd, 1783. For
this picture West received £315. Engraved by Sir Robert Strange.