The Trial of Queen Caroline 1820

作者: 乔治·艾泰
年代: 1820–1823 年
收藏: 国家肖像馆
题材: 历史画
材质: 油彩、画布
尺寸: 233 × 356.2（高 × 宽，多为厘米）
描绘对象: 第六代阿盖尔公爵乔治·坎贝尔、乔治·艾泰、第六代博福特公爵亨利·萨默塞特、Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Carnarvon、第五代拉特兰公爵约翰·曼纳斯、第十一代森麻实公爵爱德华·圣莫、第一代西敏侯爵罗伯特·格罗夫纳、惠特沃斯勋爵、克莱尔伯爵、第四代罗斯伯里伯爵阿奇博·普里姆罗斯等 40 项
主题: 1820年痛苦和刑罚草案
馆藏编号: NPG 999

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作品介绍

The Trial of Queen Caroline is an 1823 history painting by the British artist George Hayter. It depicts the events of 1820, in which George IV, who had recently succeeded to the throne, attempted to divorce his long-estranged wife, Caroline of Brunswick. In order to secure his divorce, George had a special bill moved in the House of Lords. The Lords heard evidence of the Queen's adultery, but with public opinion strongly in Caroline's favour, the measure was ultimately withdrawn by the government. Caroline remained married to George until her death the following year.

Persons portrayed

The painting was commissioned by George Agar-Ellis, a rising young Whig Member of Parliament and supporter of Caroline.

It depicts the sixth day of the proceedings. Caroline herself is seated near the front center of the picture facing sideways. Amongst those prominent in the picture are the Whig opposition politicians Lord Holland and Earl Grey, with the latter standing and cross-examining a witness. Amongst the large crowd are the current Prime Minister Lord Liverpool, in addition to the government ministers the Duke of Wellington and Lord Castlereagh, along with former or future prime ministers William Grenville, Henry Addington, Lord John Russell, and Lord Melbourne. Also included are two of the King's brothers: the Duke of York and the Duke of Clarence, the future William IV. Agar-Ellis appears prominently on the right of the painting, and in the bottom right hand corner is a self-portrait of the artist.

Exhibitions

It was exhibited at Cauty's Great Rooms at Schomberg House in Pall Mall in 1823. Hayter went on to produce several contemporary history paintings, including The House of Commons, 1833, as well as the Coronation and Wedding of Queen Victoria. It is now part of the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London, following a 1912 gift by the Art Fund.

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