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Main title
Queen Charlotte (1744-1818)
Creation date
c. 1781
Primary creator
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88)
Primary material
Oil on canvas
Primary measurement
238.8 x 158.7 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
People involved

Creator(s)

Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) (artist)

Measurements and dimensions

238.8 x 158.7 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

260.0 x 178.5 x 5.0 cm (frame, external)

Provenance

Commissioned by George III; recorded in the Dining Room at Buckingham Palace in 1790, in 1819 (no 824) and in 1841 (no 205)

Subjects
  • Science, Medicine and Technology
    • Agriculture and related techniques
      • Animal husbandry
        • Dogs
          • Toy dogs (pets)
            • King Charles Spaniels
    • Industries, Crafts and Trades
      • Clothing
        • Fans
        • Headdresses
  • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
    • Architecture
      • Architectural design
        • Arches
Other numbers

OM 775

Parent group
Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians: The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Paragraph
Text

This magnificent portrait of Queen Charlotte by Thomas Gainsborough usually hangs in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. Painted by candlelight, it depicts the Queen in a magnificent gown, worn over a wide hoop and covered with gold spangles and tassels.

Master object media
Queen Charlotte (1744-1818)
Master object reference
634163
RCIN Number
RCIN 401407
Override wall label
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D7 tagging
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Object types