The Picnic Room, Queen Charlotte's Cottage
The Picnic Room. Detail of the wall murals with their pattern of climbing bamboo, convolvulus and nasturtiums; painted by Princess Elizabeth (1770-1840), daughter of King George III, in c1804. Queen Charlotte's Cottage, in the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, was built around 1771 for Queen Charlotte. It was used as a rustic retreat for the royal family, where they could enjoy picnics or take tea during the summer months
Picture No
11099301
Media ID
46619200
Size
3280px x 4928px
(3.8MB)
Credit
© Historic Royal Palaces / Mary Evans Picture Library
Date
Late 18th century
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