Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807)
Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick (1737-1813) with her son Charles George Augustus (1766-1806) Signed and dated 1767
Oil on canvas | 272.1 x 180.6 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 405359
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This double portrait commemorates the birth of Charles George Augustus (1766-1806), first son of Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick (1737-1813), sister of George III. Her husband is represented by an inscription on the urn celebrating his triumphs in battle and in love. The Swiss decorative artist was reputedly close to Joshua Reynolds and she emulated his style.
Signed and dated lower left: Angelica Pinx: A-o 1767Provenance
Presumably painted for Augusta, Princess of Wales; mentioned in the State Room at Carlton House in 1767; in store at Carlton House in 1816 (no 248) and 1819 (no 370); in the Prince of Wales's Drawing Room at Hampton Court in 1861 (no 603)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Oil on canvas
Measurements
272.1 x 180.6 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
295.8 x 200.9 x 7.0 cm (frame, external)
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Alternative title(s)
Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick (1737-1813) with her son, Prince Karl Georg August (1766-1806)
Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick, with her son
