The Mysterious Fair One, or–the Royal Introduction to the Circassian Beauty
This satire comments on George, Prince of Wales's dilemma in 1819--he had long been estranged from his wife Princess Caroline of Brunswick but unable to obtain a divorce. At this date an inquiry was underway into Caroline's conduct, and she had moved from Italy to France to better participate in related negotiations. The satirist uses the imagery of a Turkish harem to comment on George's frequent affairs and inability to cut his ties with Caroline.
Artwork Details
- Title: The Mysterious Fair One, or–the Royal Introduction to the Circassian Beauty
- Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank (British, London 1789–1856 London)
- Publisher: S. W. Fores (London)
- Subject: George, Prince of Wales (British, London 1762–1830 Windsor)
- Subject: Caroline of Brunswick (German, Brunswick 1768–1821 Hammersmith)
- Date: May 1819
- Medium: Hand-colored etching
- Dimensions: Sheet: 9 13/16 × 14 3/4 in. (25 × 37.5 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of Adele S. Gollin, 1976
- Object Number: 1976.602.85
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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