Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Humanities
First Advisor
Carrasco, Malena
Keywords
Tomb, Childbirth, Monument, Royalty
Area of Concentration
Humanities
Abstract
Princess Charlotte of Wales died at age twenty-one after giving birth to a stillborn son. Their tragic deaths marked the loss of two generations of future rulers. As a result, Charlotte's death was heavily mourned throughout England. Princess Charlotte's tomb monument consists of a strange amalgamation of different motifs. These range from an exposed breast, a clear reference to the Virgin Mary, a portrait-like quality, and shrouded figures. This thesis explores these motifs in an attempt to discern why they may have been used on this largely overlooked monument.
Recommended Citation
Hogan, Sara Elizabeth, "Stone Cold Women The Tomb Monument of Princess Charlotte of Wales" (2012). Theses & ETDs. 4610.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/4610