Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 1720 - 1788. Eldest son of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart
About this artwork
After the defeat of the Jacobite forces at Culloden in 1746 and the prince’s subsequent flight to France, Charles repeatedly tried to rally French support for an invasion on English soil. Despite his father’s pleas, French support never materialised and the Young Pretender was eventually expelled. After years of moving around the continent, in 1774 Charles and his young wife Louisa settled in Florence. By this time he was depressed, abusive and suffering from drink-related ill health. Charles and Louisa separated in 1784, and that same year Charles legitimised his daughter Charlotte by his mistress, and recognised her as his heir. This portrait was painted in Rome during the last years of the sitter's life. At this time Hamilton also portrayed Charles’s daughter in a similar format.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Hugh Douglas Hamilton (about 1739 - 1808) Irish
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title:Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 1720 - 1788. Eldest son of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart
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date created:About 1785 - 1808
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:25.70 x 22.00 cm; Framed: 35.20 x 30.50 x 3.50 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1903
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accession number:PG 622
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
Hugh Douglas Hamilton
Hugh Douglas Hamilton
Douglas Hamilton was born in Dublin, the son of a wig maker. He trained at the Dublin Society School of Drawing under Robert West. After leaving the academy, Hamilton set up his business as a portraitist, painting small, oval portraits in pastel – or crayon as it was known. His relocation to London...