Portrait of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom, with Windsor and the royal family in the background
- Artist
- Benjamin West
- Date
- 1779
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Portrait
The 1779 portrait titled 'Portrait of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom, with Windsor and the royal family in the background' by Benjamin West captures Queen Charlotte in an elegant oil on canvas. It depicts the German-born British queen consort alongside her children, including the Prince of Wales, Duke of York, and Duke of Clarence, dressed in Windsor and Royal Navy uniforms. Behind her, the south front of Windsor Castle and the former Queen's Lodge are visible. Exhibited in 1780 at the Royal Academy, this painting reflects the ornate Rococo style, showcasing West’s mastery of color and composition. It remains part of the Royal Collection, displayed at Buckingham Palace.
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