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Revision as of 13:35, 12 June 2024
His Majesty King Charles III is a portrait of King Charles III by Jonathan Yeo, currently on display at the Philip Mould Gallery in London.[1] The portrait was painted between June 2021 and November 2023, a period encompassing Charles' accession to the throne, and was the first official portrait of the King since his coronation. Measuring about 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 m) by 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m), the work is in a vivid red and shows Charles in the uniform of the Welsh Guards.[2] Katie Razzall, writing for the BBC, described it as "a vibrant painting".[2] Queen Camilla reportedly told Yeo approvingly: "Yes, you've got him."[2]
Virality
The portrait has received a lot of mixed and memetic reactions on social media sites such as Twitter for its perceived outlandish approach to framing of the king.[3] This reception came to Yeo's attention as informed by his daughter, he expressed flattery over the reaction.[4]
Sticker vandalizing
Protestors from the Animal Rising collective attached posters depicting Wallace, of Wallace and Gromit, to the glass case of the portrait in June 2024 in protest of the conditions of "assured farms" credited by the RSPCA, of which Charles is a patron.[5]
References
- ^ Kirka, Danica (14 May 2024). "King Charles III unveils his first official portrait since his coronation". AP News. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Razzall, Katie (14 May 2024). "King Charles: First official portrait since coronation is unveiled, painted by Jonathan Yeo". BBC News. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Downer, Adam (May 20, 2024). "What's This Picture Of King Charles Seemingly Staring At You From The Pit Of Hell? Memes About The King's Official Portrait Explained". Know Your Meme.
- ^ Urwin, Rosamund (May 19, 2024). "Jonathan Yeo: What the King thinks of my portrait — and why it's so red". The Sunday Times.[page needed]
- ^ Coughlan, Sean (11 June 2024). "Animal-rights protesters attack portrait of King". BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
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