"Tatler's Cover Photo of Kate Sparks Amusement"
In the July issue of the British magazine "Tatler," Princess Kate is featured on the cover. However, there's some buzz online about the painted portrait chosen for this spotlight. The illustration, crafted by British-Sambian artist Hannah Uzor, does not seem to resonate with everyone. Fans of Kate's admired "strength, dignity, and elegance," but her depiction in the painting isn't resonating. The painting was not made from life; rather, it was inspired by pictures of a state banquet. The Princess of Wales wears a long white gown with a sash and tiara, with her hands folded in front of a blue backdrop. Her expression appears expressionless, with a hint of a smile around the lips. This is causing quite a stir among those who commented on the cover on Instagram.
Statements like "This picture is horrible," "Is this a joke?" and "It looks like it was drawn by a child" are just a few examples of the critical remarks flooding in. Some even note that Princess Kate herself is barely recognizable in the portrait. "If she wasn't wearing the outfit, I wouldn't have recognized her at all," one user elaborated. Despite the criticism, one follower found some comfort in the artist's accurate portrayal of her clothing and accessories.
The latest royal portrait to receive the same kind of treatment was of her father-in-law, King Charles III. Just a few days ago, the king unveiled the painting, which was created by British artist Jonathan Yeo. The online reaction was swift, with some wondering if the prominent red color had a hidden message. "I assume the red is supposed to symbolize all the bloody atrocities that happened in the name of the crown?" mentioned one user. Others compared the artwork to a "prop from a vampire movie" or "an ad for hell."
One Instagram user poked fun at the King's infamous conversation with his then-mistress Camilla, saying, "He's a tampon. Finally. He must be so happy." A joke referencing a well-known historical quotation from the two.
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The criticism of Hannah Uzor's portrait of Catherine, the Princess of Wales, in Tatler's July issue, echoes the backlash faced by Jonathan Yeo's painting of King Charles III. Some viewers find both portrayals unflattering, with one user stating, "If she wasn't wearing the outfit, I wouldn't have recognized her at all." Conversely, Prince William and Catherine, the British Royal Family's beloved members, continue to captivate the entertainment world, despite these divisive depictions.
Source: www.ntv.de
