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Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain &c., &c.

1762–79
Not on view
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the German-born princess who married George III in 1761, is portrayed here in profile. She wears a tiara, chandelier earring, three jewelled chokers and a necklace adorned with a large suspended diamond. A bow at the nape of the neck secures the necklaces worn with a low-necked brocaded gown decorated with lace and additional jewels, with an ermine cloak around the shoulders. This portrait was created soon after the royal couple married and proved so popular that it was reissued many times by different artists and publishers. This example identifies no designer or engraver, but gives the publisher as John Bowles.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain &c., &c.
  • Engraver: Anonymous, British, 18th century
  • Artist: After (?) James McArdell (Irish, Dublin 1729–1765 London)
  • Sitter: Charlotte, Queen of England (1744–1818)
  • Publisher: John Bowles (British, 1701?–1779)
  • Date: 1762–79
  • Medium: Mezzotint; fourth state of four
  • Dimensions: Plate: 13 7/8 × 9 13/16 in. (35.2 × 24.9 cm)
    Sheet: 14 1/2 × 10 7/16 in. (36.8 × 26.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1966
  • Object Number: 67.630.116
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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