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Princess Sophia (Sophia Matilda; 3 November 1777 – 27 May 1848) was the twelfth child and fifth daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Sophia is perhaps best known for the rumours surrounding a supposed illegitimate child to whom she gave birth as a young woman. In her youth, Sophia was closest to her father, who preferred his ...
A fellow American artist, Benjamin West, who had become Historical Painter to the King in 1772, helped Copley to obtain the commission from George III to paint the three youngest royal princesses. Copley's sense of the significance of the opportunity is reflected in the sheer scale of the painting, for which he made many studies.
George III. George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. The Acts of Union 1800 unified Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with George as its king. He was concurrently Duke and Prince-elector ...
5 de oct. de 2020 · They were Charlotte, Augusta, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia, and Amelia, the daughters of King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Though more than fifteen years divided the births of the eldest sister from the youngest, these princesses all shared a longing for escape. Faced with their father’s illness and their mother’s ...
Mezzotint of George III as king and Queen Charlotte as queen. Whole length portrait of the King and Queen with their thirteen surviving children. George III, centre with tied wig, lace tie, and jacket with Garter star, seated beside the figure of Queen Charlotte with low gown, fur shawl, and full skirt. To the left of the King and Queen stand their six eldest sons: George IV, Prince Frederick ...
The Daughters of George III: Sisters and Princesses. In the dying years of the 18th century, the corridors of Windsor echoed to the footsteps of six princesses. They were Charlotte, Augusta, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia, and Amelia, the daughters of King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Though more than fifteen years divided ...
11 de abr. de 2006 · In this sumptuous group portrait of the six daughters of “Mad” King George III, acclaimed biographer Flora Fraser takes us into the heart of the British royal family during the tumultuous period of the American and French revolutions. Drawing on their extraordinary private correspondence, Fraser gives voice to these handsome, accomplished ...
