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German School, 18th century

Princess Christina of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1735-1794) c.1775

Watercolour on ivory | 3.8 x 3.2 cm (sight) (sight) | RCIN 420750

Princess Christina of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1735-1794)

German School, 18th century

Princess Christina of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1735-1794) c.1775

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Description

Princess Christina (1735-94) was the eldest daughter of Charles I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and sister of Queen Charlotte.

The identity of the artist is unknown.

Provenance

First recorded in the Royal Collection in 1870
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection German School, 18th century
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess Christiana of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1735-94)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Watercolour on ivory

ivory

watercolour painting

Measurements

3.8 x 3.2 cm (sight) (sight)

4.9 x 4.2 cm (frame, external)
Groupings
Category
Miniatures (Paintings)
Object type(s)
visual works
miniatures (paintings)
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Jewellery
Earrings
References

Other number(s)

RW : Walker, R., 1992. The Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Century Miniatures in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, Cambridge – RW 446

Cust 1910 : Cust, L., 1910. Windsor Castle: Portrait Miniatures, London – Cust 1910 54/1

RL 1870 23.C.5

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