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Did the artist look at the King's portrait and say "hold my beer"

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MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:42

Tatler has a new portrait, allegedly of the Princess of Wales, on its cover. I know it's been a while but I'm pretty sure most of us remember what she looks like.

Link to BBC article laced with sarcasm.

BBC News - Kate Tatler portrait prompts strong reaction online
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-69049830

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MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:43

And of course I missed the word 'look' in the title because my phone hates me, almost as much as I hate that portrait.

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albertoross · 22/05/2024 19:44

That's bloody awful

heldinadream · 22/05/2024 19:45

Dear God that's really terrible. Thanks OP I saw a load of hoo-ha about it earlier but not the pic itself so good to see it with my own eyes.

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:46

heldinadream · 22/05/2024 19:45

Dear God that's really terrible. Thanks OP I saw a load of hoo-ha about it earlier but not the pic itself so good to see it with my own eyes.

The drawback being that now you've seen it!

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Sheepinclothing · 22/05/2024 19:46

Shocking. I think I could have made that.

heldinadream · 22/05/2024 19:46

@MrsLeonFarrell ah no you're good, I always like to look the bad stuff in the eye! 😂

AutumnCrow · 22/05/2024 19:47

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:43

And of course I missed the word 'look' in the title because my phone hates me, almost as much as I hate that portrait.

You could/should report your opening post and ask MNHQ to correct it because I was definitely befuddled 😄

And yes the POW’s portrait is worse than much GCSE artwork.

AthenaWhite · 22/05/2024 19:47

I love the one of Charles but that is something else. Bless, my year 2 kids can do better.

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:47

Sheepinclothing · 22/05/2024 19:46

Shocking. I think I could have made that.

I got a U in O level art and I can do better!

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PrettyFlyforaMaiTai · 22/05/2024 19:47

See I actually liked Charles portrait though can admit it’s an acquired taste. But that portrait is hilariously bad.

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:48

Basically we are identifying the subject by her clothing.

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lissie123 · 22/05/2024 19:48

That is appalling

AutumnCrow · 22/05/2024 19:49

I mean, that’s ‘Monkey Jesus’ levels bad.

albertoross · 22/05/2024 19:49

I get that it's not intended as an exact carbon copy of her but it should look like her!

heldinadream · 22/05/2024 19:51

There are many, many good portrait artists in this country. Why was this person chosen? It's shit. They can't possibly have any decent credentials as a portraitist.

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:57

AutumnCrow · 22/05/2024 19:49

I mean, that’s ‘Monkey Jesus’ levels bad.

Comparison to monkey jesus is never good!

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MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:58

albertoross · 22/05/2024 19:49

I get that it's not intended as an exact carbon copy of her but it should look like her!

Exactly, unless, and I just thought of this, it's intended as an incisive commentary on social media conspiracy theories!

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MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:59

AutumnCrow · 22/05/2024 19:47

You could/should report your opening post and ask MNHQ to correct it because I was definitely befuddled 😄

And yes the POW’s portrait is worse than much GCSE artwork.

I didn't know I could do that, I will try!

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smilesy · 22/05/2024 20:16

Oh dear god that is the most awful painting 😱

albertoross · 22/05/2024 20:20

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 19:58

Exactly, unless, and I just thought of this, it's intended as an incisive commentary on social media conspiracy theories!

OOOOH RAGE BAIT!

Thedom · 22/05/2024 20:21

That is absolutely god awful.

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 20:24

smilesy · 22/05/2024 20:16

Oh dear god that is the most awful painting 😱

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.

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MrsLeonFarrell · 22/05/2024 20:25

A thank you to Mumsnet for fixing my title error!!

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User353526 · 22/05/2024 20:29

It's literally awful. It looks like something a self-taught artist might try to sell on Etsy. God knows what all the editors were thinking who greenlit the process along the way.

The artist Hannah Uzor actually has a degree in fine art, albeit at the Slade School (UCL) which isn't one of the best in the country. Virtually anyone can get into Slade if they applied. It's definitely not the same as Royal Academy or Central St Martins. It's also bizarre why they chose an artist who is best known for her work in depicting people of colour and exploring African heritage.

Some of the portraits on her website show significant more skill than the Kate portrait, which suggests the commission was very rushed or last minute. It actually feels like someone attempted to sabotage the artist because there is zero chance nobody along the editorial process would have raised an eyebrow. It seems like all the people behind the scenes knew it would be a huge joke and set the artist, a female POC, up for a massive public fall.

Disgraceful on all levels tbh.

queenofarles · 22/05/2024 20:38

its very Naïve Art.