George III's daughters

All of George III and Queen Charlotte's children had drawing lessons as part of their education. The children were taught by several different artists, among them Joshua Kirby (who had also taught their father) and John Alexander Gresse.

The works of art made by Queen Charlotte's daughters are inevitably linked to those of their mother, who ensured that they stayed at court and continued to work alongside her for much of their lives. Much of the royal women's time was spent at Kew and Frogmore reading, drawing and making paper cut-outs. One of the other passions passed on from mother to daughters was as serious interest in botany.

The princesses were particularly proficient in the art of etching and were taught by two professional printmakers, Biagio Rebecca and Peltro William Tomkins. As with their drawings, their father’s collection of Old Master drawings was often used for inspiration, and prints after Leonardo da Vinci and Giulio Clovio can be found, alongside examples after contemporary figures including Benjamin West.