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.
R-y-l Condescension - or a Foreign Minister astonished! - April 1817
by George Cruikshank, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 15 September 1817
NPG D17897
A R-Y-L Visit to a Foreign Capital or, The Ambassador not at home - !! - April 1817
by George Cruikshank, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 15 September 1817
NPG D17899
Steward's Court of the Manor of Torre Devon
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published December 1820
NPG D48675
by Godefroy Engelmann
lithograph, circa 1820
NPG D13721
Steward's Court of the Manor of Torre Devon
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published December 1820
NPG D17911
The Saint! (Bartolomeo Pergami; Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel)
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 9 December 1820
NPG D17912a
A Wooden Substitute, or Any Port in a Storm
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
coloured etching, published 19 January 1821
NPG D10847
'Tent-ation.' (Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel; Bartolomeo Pergami)
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 25 June 1821
NPG D17898a
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 June 1821
NPG D17898b
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 6 August 1821
NPG D17901
An Arm-Full of Love (Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel; Bartolomeo Pergami)
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 30 April 1821
NPG D17903a
Returning Justice lifts aloft her Scale
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 June 1821
NPG D17904a
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 June 1821
NPG D17904b
Lucifera's Procession. Fairy-Queen
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 12 May 1821
NPG D17905
A Wooden Substitute, or Any Port in a Storm
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 19 January 1821
NPG D17906a
The Choice of Hercules (Bartolomeo Pergami; Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel)
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 24 May 1821
NPG D17906b
'Design for a New Coat of Arms. Dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the Fancy Queens.'
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 May 1821
NPG D17907a
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 7 June 1821
NPG D17907b
Modesty! (Bartolomeo Pergami; Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel)
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 7 June 1821
NPG D17909a
The Effusions of a Troubled Brain, or Evil communications corrupt good Manners
attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 10 July 1821
NPG D17910
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