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The Apotheosis of Princess Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Wales (1796-1817)
Henry Howard·1818
Historical Context
Henry Howard painted The Apotheosis of Princess Charlotte Augusta in 1818, following the princess's death in childbirth in November 1817. Charlotte's death was a national tragedy that plunged Britain into deep mourning, as she had been the sole legitimate heir to the throne and enormously popular with the public. Howard's allegorical painting depicts her ascension to heaven in the conventional language of apotheosis.
Technical Analysis
The painting follows the grand manner tradition of celestial apotheosis, with the princess borne aloft by allegorical figures amid billowing clouds. Howard's academic technique and idealized forms reflect the neoclassical training that made him a suitable choice for such an official memorial work.
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