German School, 18th century
Karl Wilhelm (1735-1803) Prince of Nassau-Usingen c.1795
Watercolour on ivory, silver gilt | 3.8 x 3.2 x 0.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 10916
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Prince Charles (1735-1803) is depicted here wearing a tie-wig – the hair is gathered together behind and tied with a knot of ribbon. In 1760, Charles married Caroline Felicitas, princess of Leiningen-Dachsburg-Heidersheim. He was the great-grandfather of Queen Mary, wife of George V, who inherited this miniature from her mother, Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Cambridge, in 1897. The miniature is now set in a silver gilt rim but was originally part of a gold bracelet, together with a miniature of Charles’s wife, Princess Caroline Felicitas (RCIN 10917). The identity of the artist is unknown.
Provenance
Owned by the sitter's great-granddaughter, Princess Mary Adelaide of Teck and inherited by Queen Mary in 1897. Originally set in a gold bracelet with RCIN 10917.
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour on ivory, silver gilt
Measurements
3.8 x 3.2 x 0.8 cm (whole object)
3.4 x 2.7 cm (sight)
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