Queen Charlotte Pentimenti in Royal Collection Infrared Scan

March 31 2025

Image of Queen Charlotte Pentimenti in Royal Collection Infrared Scan

Picture: Royal Collection Trust via. Instagram

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The Royal Collection Trust have revealed this rather fascinating infrared scan of Benjamin West's portrait of George III and Queen Charlotte. It shows that the artist had initially positioned the Queen's head rather differently than it appears now. There are also changes to the King's eyes, which are also visible in the scans.

The picture is back on display at Kew Palace, where it appears to hang above a doorway, which has recently opened for the season.

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