
Carlton House
The Prince’s apartments were in a constant state of evolution, with continuous rebuilding and redecoration in progress, in which the Regent took a personal interest. There was a drive towards ‘harmonisation’ of the décor – the colour of the walls was complemented by carefully chosen porcelain vases and newly upholstered furniture. Pictures were frequently rearranged to enhance a new scheme. The visual records of the interiors left by Charles Wild’s watercolours, undertaken between 1816 and 1819, offer just one snap-shot of these transformations.
Once George IV succeeded to the throne, he lost interest in Carlton House, turning his attentions instead to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Many of the contents, including the architectural features, were stripped out and moved to other royal palaces. In 1827 Carlton House was demolished.
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
The Grand Staircase, Carlton House.
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
Carlton House: The Crimson Drawing Room
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
The Circular Room, Carlton House.
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
The Vestibule, Carlton House.
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
Carlton House: The Throne Room
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
The Rose Satin Drawing Room, Carlton House (looking North)
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
Carlton House: The Blue Velvet Room
Charles Wild (1781-1835)
The Conservatory, looking towards the Dining Room, Carlton House.
William Henry Pyne (1769-1843)
Album containing original watercolours made for The History of the Royal Residences
Henry Bone (1755-1834)
Cupid and Psyche
Henry Bone (1755-1834)
Hope nursing Love (after Reynolds)
Henry Bone (1755-1834)
Nymph and Cupid (after Reynolds)
Henry Bone (1755-1834)
The Death of Dido (after Reynolds)
Henry Bone (1755-1834)