Pen and ink drawing of ‘The Exhibition of Hayter's picture of The Trial of Queen Caroline’ by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. (English, 1802-1873)

Pen and ink drawing of ‘The Exhibition of Hayter's picture of The Trial of Queen Caroline’ by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. (English, 1802-1873)

A pen and ink drawing of ‘The Exhibition of Hayter's picture of The Trial of Queen Caroline’ by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. (English, 1802-1873). The 'trial' of Queen Caroline in 1820 was not technically a trial but a parliamentary debate on a bill designed to grant the King a divorce. Sir George Hayter (1792 – 1871) was a notable English painter, specialising in portraits. Landseer had known George and his brother John since childhood and both contributed major historical paintings to the Duke of Bedford’s gallery at Woburn Abbey. Today Sir George’s painting can be seen in the National Portrait Gallery.

The reverse bears Thomas Agnew label, and stock number 46758., together with auction / exhibition catalogue number “188 Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) The Exhibition of Hayter's picture of The Trial of Queen Caroline Pen and ink”. Signed, titled and dated in pencil bottom right “Edwin Landseer The Exhibition of Hayter's picture of The Trial of Queen Caroline 1820”. English, 1820.

Provenance: Thos Agnew & Sons, London 43 Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, W1X 4BA, stock number 46758.

Images are available for research and public use with an acknowledgement to www.hamsheregallery.com

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Medium Group: Paintings

Year: 1820

Breed: Other

Artist: Landseer RA, Sir Edwin

Dimensions: 7 ¼ x 8⅞ inches