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Caleb Robert Stanley (1795-1868)
Claremont House: the Mausoleum of Princess Charlotte dated 1843
Watercolour with white bodycolour | 19.4 x 25.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 919835
Caleb Robert Stanley (1795-1868)
Claremont House: the Mausoleum of Princess Charlotte dated 1843
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A watercolour showing Princess Charlotte's Mausoleum in the middle ground centre with surrounding gardens. The Mausoleum, designed by JW Hiort and JB Papworth, was originally conceived as a 'Gothick' teahouse or refectory, with orange and lemon trees, and a small library. After the Princess's death in 1817 it became a mausoleum or memorial to her. Signed and dated 'C R Stanley/1843'.
Provenance
From Queen Victoria's Souvenir Album, volume I, folio 40. In 1843 the artist was paid £19 and 14 gns for two views of Claremont and two views near Claremont respectively.
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour with white bodycolour
Measurements
19.4 x 25.6 cm (whole object)
Other number(s)
RL 19835
