Overview
Caroline of Ansbach (1683–1737), Augusta of Saxe-Gotha (1719–1772), and Charlotte of Mecklenberg-Strelitz (1744–1818) were three German princesses who became Queens Consort—or, in the case of Augusta, Queen in Waiting, Regent, and Princess Dowager—of Great Britain, and were linked by their early years at European princely courts, their curiosity, aspirations, and an investment in Enlightenment thought. This sumptuously illustrated book considers the ways these powerful, intelligent women left enduring marks on British culture through a wide range of activities: the promotion of the court as a dynamic forum of the Hanoverian regime; the enrichment of the royal collection of art; the advancement of science and industry; and the creation of gardens and menageries. Objects included range from spectacular state portraits to pedagogical toys to plant and animal specimens, and reveal how the new and novel intermingled with the traditional. Published in association with the Yale Center for British Art and Historic Royal Palaces Exhibition Schedule: Yale Center for British Art (02/02/17–04/30/17) Kensington Palace (06/22/17–11/12/17)
Full Product Details
Author: Joanna Marschner ,
David Bindman ,
Lisa L. Ford ,
A. Cassandra Albinson
Publisher: Yale University Press
Imprint: Yale University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 25.40cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 29.20cm
Weight: 3.311kg
ISBN: 9780300217100
ISBN 10: 0300217102
Pages: 592
Publication Date: 07 February 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
Erudite but accessible and ambitious in scope, it is visually stunning and consistently engaging. -Matthew Dennison, World of Interiors -- Matthew Dennison World of Interiors
Erudite but accessible and ambitious in scope, it is visually stunning and consistently engaging. -Matthew Dennison, World of Interiors -- Matthew Dennison * World of Interiors *
This major publication, close to 600 pages and over 500 illustrations, is the outcome of a wide-ranging research project... The roll call is a guarantee of expertise and new insights; many are veterans of the challenges to the male-dominated enlightenment narrative. -Charlotte Gere, Apollo Magazine -- Charlotte Gere Apollo
Author Information
Joanna Marschner is senior curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Kensington Palace. David Bindman is professor emeritus of art history at University College London. Lisa L. Ford is assistant director of research at the Yale Center for British Art.
