Queen Charlotte
- Artist
- Benjamin West
- Date
- 1776
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Portrait
Benjamin West's Portrait titled Queen Charlotte (1776) exemplifies 18th-century Rococo style with its refined detail and elegant composition. Executed in oil on canvas, it portrays Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, capturing her regal poise. The painting features her with a backdrop of Windsor Castle, including her children dressed in military uniforms signifying their royal status. This portrait was part of a royal pair commissioned by the family and remains part of the Royal Collection, now displayed in Buckingham Palace.
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