Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
1 portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
by Johann Philipp Haid, published by Johann Daniel Herz the Younger, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, after 1761
18 1/4 in. x 12 1/2 in. (465 mm x 317 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D33077
Sitterback to top
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818), Queen consort of George III. Sitter associated with 85 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Johann Philipp Haid (1730-1806). Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Johann Daniel Herz the Younger (1720-1793), Printmaker, critic and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Carpets and textiles
- Chairs and thrones
- Fur accessories
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Bangles and bracelets
- Jewellery - Brooches, buckles and pins
- Jewellery - Crowns and tiaras
- Jewellery - Earrings
- Jewellery - Hair ornaments
- Jewellery - Pearls
- Jewellery - Pendants and necklaces
- Lace and crochet
- Mezzotint
- Words and inscriptions
Events of 1761back to top
Current affairs
George, Prince of Wales marries Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at St James' Palace. He is crowned George III two weeks later.Buckingham House, on the site of present-day Buckingham Palace, is purchased for the royal family.
Bridgewater canal, engineered by James Brindley, opens as Britain's first canal.
Art and science
Establishment of Matthew Boulton's toy factory, the Soho Manufactory, near Birmingham; considered the first modern factory in Britain.Allan Ramsay becomes Painter to the King.
International
Seven Years' War: General Sir Eyre Coote captures Pondicherry from the French in India. A combined Prussian-Hanoverian-British force led by Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick defeats a large French army at the Battle of Villinghausen. France and Spain sign the Pacte de Famille forming an alliance against Britain. Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder fails to garner support to declare war on Spain.Comments back to top
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