13 OF 89

Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick

13 of 89 portraits of Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick

by Sir George Hayter
oil on panel, circa 1820
13 3/4 in. x 11 1/2 in. (349 mm x 292 mm)
Purchased, 1973
Primary Collection
NPG 4940

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Sitterback to top

Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick (1768-1821), Queen of George IV. Sitter in 89 portraits.

Artistback to top

Sir George Hayter (1792-1871), Portrait and history painter; son of Charles Hayter. Artist associated with 198 portraits, Sitter associated with 17 portraits.

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To draw attention to the Queen, a seated figure among many others, Hayter positioned her very carefullly between two prominent standing figures. In this quick early study the artist tries giving her an eye-catching headdress of 'Prince of Wales' feathers. In the finished picture he relies on the use of the profile portrait with a simple white headdress set against a dark backgound.