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Memoirs of Princess Charlotte of Saxe Coburg
Title page illustration, Memoirs of the Princess Charlotte of Saxe Coburg, by Robert Huish.
1817
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1810s 1817 Bust Charlotte Cherub Cherubs Cloak Clouds Coburg Cupid Cupids Cushion Grief Grieving Heraldry Memoirs Mourning Putti Putto Saxe Tassel Tassels Title Huish
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Title Page Illustration: Memoirs of Princess Charlotte of Saxe Coburg, by Robert Huish, 1817 This evocative title page illustration, created by renowned English painter Robert Huish in 1817, introduces the Memoirs of Princess Charlotte of Saxe Coburg, a poignant and deeply moving tribute to the tragic life and untimely death of one of the most beloved figures of the 1810s. At the center of the image, a grieving man in formal attire, his face obscured by a large black hat, sits on a cushioned chair, holding a sword in one hand and a tasseled cloak in the other. The somber scene is set against a backdrop of clouds, symbolizing the tumultuous emotions that surrounded the princess's life and death. Surrounding the man are a group of cherubs, or putti, representing the emotions of love, grief, and mourning. One putto holds a wreath, another a bouquet of flowers, while a third plays a lyre, creating a melancholic atmosphere. Above the man's head, the coat of arms of Saxe Coburg is displayed, a reminder of the royal lineage of the tragic princess. The illustration also features a bust of the princess, framed by a wreath of flowers, and the title of the memoirs in elegant script. The Memoirs of Princess Charlotte of Saxe Coburg, written by an anonymous author, was published just a few years after the princess's death in 1817. The book was an instant success, selling out in record time and going through multiple printings. It provided a detailed and intimate account of the princess's life, from her birth to her tragic death at the age of 21, and became a beloved tribute to her memory. Robert Huish's title page illustration perfectly captures the mood and tone of the memoirs, making it a fitting introduction to this poignant and enduring work of literature.
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