The Picnic Room, Queen Charlotte's Cottage

James Brittain, photographer2013

Historic Royal Palaces
United Kingdom

The Picnic Room. Detail of north wall. The murals with their pattern of climbing bamboo, convolvulus and nasturtiums was 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.

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Title: The Picnic Room, Queen Charlotte's Cottage
Creator: James Brittain, photographer
Date Created: 2013
Location Created: Kew Palace
Rights: © Historic Royal Palaces. Photograph: James Brittain
External Link: Image from Historic Royal Palaces Image Library

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