Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
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Art Fund Popular Portraits Collection. Photo: © National Portrait Gallery, London
Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
by Unknown artist
lead glazed and printed earthenware, circa 1820
4 5/8 in. x 5 1/2 in. (118 mm x 140 mm) overall
Purchased with help from the Art Fund, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48191
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- Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1768-1821), Queen of George IV. Sitter in 101 portraits.
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In 1820, King George IV attempted to divorce his estranged wife, Caroline of Brunswick. This caused a public outcry as people believed Caroline was being treated unfairly. The queen’s cause was also conflated with the campaign for political reform and the right to vote, for which Caroline became an unlikely figurehead. Jugs such as this were purchased to show support for the queen and to criticise the corruption of politicians and the hypocrisy of the king. Explore this portrait from all angles.
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Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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