Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705) Queen of King Charles II

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About the work
- Location
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Country: Turkey
City: Ankara
Place: British Embassy
Interpretation about this artwork is under review
The Government Art Collection recognises its responsibility to artists, colleagues and all our audiences to represent the diversity of the UK and to embed anti-racist and equitable practices throughout our work. We are taking action to address inequality in the Collection and its interpretation.
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Explore
- People
- Catherine of Braganza
- Places
- Subjects
- royal portrait, Portuguese (subject, nationality), woman, 17th century costume, dress, necklace, brooch, earring, pearls, ringlets, ribbon (as Subject - costume accessory), Queen Consort
- Materials & Techniques
- canvas, oil, oil painting, oval
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Details
- Title
- Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705) Queen of King Charles II
- Date
- Medium
- Oil on canvas (oval)
- Dimensions
- height: 70.00 cm, width: 61.00 cm
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Sotheby's, 10 July 1985
- Provenance
- Sold through Sotheby's, London, 'British Paintings' sale, on 10 July 1985 (Lot 38); from which sale purchased by the Government Art Collection
- GAC number
- 16366