1718
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Allegorical Figures: Britannia Enthroned, Surrounded by Concord, Learning and Religion Overcoming Vice (from the Royal State Coach for George I) is a 1718 unspecified by James Thornhill, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman sitting on a throne, wearing a long dress and a cloak. She holds a scepter in her right hand and has a crown on her head. Around her are many other people, some of whom are lying on the ground. There are also some animals, like a lion and a horse, and some objects like a book and a musical instrument. The woman seems to be in charge, and the other people are looking at her or doing things around her. The painting is very colorful, with lots of gold and blue. It looks like it might be from a long time ago. If you like this painting, you might want to look up more works by James Thornhill.
Sir James Thornhill was an English painter of historical subjects working in the Italian baroque tradition.
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