Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales

Sitterback to top

• Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796-1817), Daughter of George IV. Sitter associated with 48 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Richard Woodman (1784-1859), Engraver and portrait painter. Artist associated with 30 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Contemporary descriptions of Princess Charlotte suggest that she was a 'well-set, young beautiful woman' with a disconcertingly masculine manner. Sir Thomas Lawrence found her 'wanting in elegance of deportment', but noted that 'if she does nothing gracefully, she does everything kindly'.
Evidence of her boisterous nature is not found in her portrait images, which, as in this example, usually present her in a demure fashion. Painted around the time of her marriage, her hair is dressed with roses, and she holds her hand and arm to display her wedding ring and diamond bracelet, gifts from Prince Leopold.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 119
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 108

Subject/Themeback to top

• Hats and head-attire