Unknown man, formerly known as Prince Charles Edward Stuart

Sitterback to top

• Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), Grandson of James II; 'Bonnie Prince Charlie'. Sitter associated with 43 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.

This portraitback to top

In Polish costume or uniform. The likeness to Prince Charles has always been open to doubt. The features do not appear to be drawn from life and the only evidence is the portrait's reputed provenance and the Polish costume, his mother Maria Clementina Sobieska being the grand-daughter of John Sobieski, King of Poland.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 41
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 696

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Hats and head-attire
• Words and inscriptions