Bartolomeo Pergami
(1783 or 1784-1842), Courier and consort of Queen CarolineSitter in 33 portraits
Employed as a servant by Caroline of Brunswick when she decided to leave England in 1814. Bartolomeo Pergami was to have a big influence on Caroline, soon becoming a secretary and taking control of her household. Travelling and being seen in public together gave rise to suspicions and strong rumours that they were involved with one another romantically. This was embarrassing for the Royal household and England because despite the couple having all but separated after the birth of their only child, she remained married to her husband, a cousin, George, Prince of Wales. Soon Pergami's mother, sister, brother and daughter were employed by the household, all staying at her house in Lake Como. Caroline of Brunswick parted with Pergami when she returned to England expecting to become Queen upon her husband George IV's coronation.
The Modern Genius of History at her Toilet
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 20 May 1821
NPG D17917a
Installation of a Knight Companion of the Bath
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 June 1821
NPG D17918a
Winding up to a pitch" the Automaton Scaramouch, -.or,- Harlequin Courier's Delight
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 17 February 1821
NPG D17919a
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 June 1821
NPG D17919b
Carrying Coals to Newcastle !!
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 16 February 1821
NPG D17920
A gentle Jog into Jerusalem (Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel; Bartolomeo Pergami)
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 9 June 1821
NPG D17922a
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 14 May 1821
NPG D17922b
The Long & the Short of the Tale, -or-, the whole of the Concern
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 January 1821
NPG D17924a
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 25 June 1821
NPG D17924b
An Old Friend with a New Face or the Baron in Disguise
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 25 June 1821
NPG D17925a
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 20 April 1821
NPG D17925b
Caroline Fair, or Mat Pudding and his Mountebank
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, 16 April 1821
NPG D17927
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 28 February 1821
NPG D17929
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