Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
13 of 101 portraits of Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
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
Sitterback to top
- Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1768-1821), Queen of George IV. Sitter in 101 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir George Hayter (1792-1871), Portrait and history painter; son of Charles Hayter. Artist or producer associated with 198 portraits, Sitter associated with 16 portraits.
This portraitback to top
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.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 105
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 99
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- The House of Lords and the House of Commons (1 July 2000 - 1 January 2001)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1820back to top
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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