{"product_id":"queen-charlotte-thomas-gainsborough","title":"Queen Charlotte - Thomas Gainsborough","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined portrait of Queen Charlotte by Thomas Gainsborough, capturing the monarch in an elaborate gown with a spaniel at her feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Gainsborough painted this full-length portrait of Queen Charlotte, consort to King George III, around 1781. The work captures the Queen in a formal setting, yet it retains the fluid, painterly touch characteristic of Gainsborough's mature style. She stands in a pose of quiet composure, dressed in an elaborate gown adorned with lace and gold accents, reflecting the fashion of the late eighteenth-century British court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo her side, a small spaniel looks towards the viewer, adding a touch of domesticity to the royal representation. The background features a heavy, draped curtain in a deep crimson hue, which contrasts with the lighter, cooler tones of the Queen's attire. Through an arched opening on the left, a glimpse of a park-like setting suggests the grounds of a royal residence. Gainsborough uses light to draw attention to the Queen's face and the textures of her silk dress, employing his signature feathery brushwork to suggest the shimmer of fabric and the softness of her features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait is part of a series of royal commissions that Gainsborough undertook during his time in London. Unlike the more rigid, formal portraits produced by his contemporaries, this piece demonstrates his interest in capturing a sense of individual character. The composition balances the requirements of state portraiture with the artist's personal preference for naturalism and atmospheric effects. The painting remains a clear example of the British portrait tradition, where the sitter's status is communicated through both costume and the surrounding environment, while the execution reveals the technical skill of one of the most celebrated painters of the Georgian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/mary-bold-1740-1824-mrs-thomas-hunt-iii-george-romney\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMary Bold (1740–1824), Mrs Thomas Hunt III - George Romney — George Romney\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Gainsborough","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788358783311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788370547023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788370579791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58788370612559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58788370645327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58788370678095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58788370710863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58788370743631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58788370776399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58788370809167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58788370841935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58788370874703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Queen-Charlotte_Poster_CompositorV1_1789474952330.jpg?v=1789475306","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/queen-charlotte-thomas-gainsborough","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}