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Terrifying Royal Family Portraits

Thomas Kluge’s Painting of the Dutch Royal Family is Troub

— November 27, 2013 — Unique
This newly unveiled painting of the Dutch Royal family makes them look more like the Adams than the Glücksburgs. The portrait was painted by artist Thomas Kluge to celebrate the 150th anniversary of The House Glücksburg. If you look closely at the characters in the portrait you’ll see that it looks more like something that should be on the poster for a horror movie instead of kept at the royal palace.

The older couple on the couch are Queen Margrethe II and Prince Consort Henrik, her husband. Behind the family is another painting of the outside of the palace. In the very front and center of the portrait is the most uncomfortable figure. The representation of Prince Christian is absolutely frightening. He is the crown prince and he apparently is very burdened by that prospect. He already has bags under his eyes and looks a bit like the Emperor from Star Wars.

The rest of the Dutch royal family is there as well. In the top corners are the children of the Queen with their spouses, and in the bottom corners are the Queen’s other less important grandchildren.

I guess the important less to take away is no matter how important you, make sure your portrait isn’t painted by a Tim Burton fan.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Royal Family Portraits - Exploring the trend of artistically portraying royal families in a somewhat unsettling and eerie manner, opening up new possibilities for unconventional and thought-provoking artistic representations.
2. Celebrity Artistic Depictions - Examining the trend of artists creating unconventional and intriguing portrayals of well-known figures, presenting opportunities for unique and captivating artwork.
3. Unconventional Portraiture - Evaluating the trend of artists deviating from traditional portraiture to create striking and unconventional depictions, allowing for fresh interpretations of familiar faces and subjects.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - The art and photography industry can explore the trend of producing dark and intriguing depictions of famous personalities, offering innovative and captivating art pieces for collectors and enthusiasts.
2. Entertainment and Media - The entertainment and media industry can tap into the trend of unconventional celebrity portrayals, providing unique and attention-grabbing visuals for promotional materials, movies, and TV shows.
3. Event Planning and Design - The event planning and design industry can leverage the trend of unconventional portraiture for themed parties or events, creating an atmosphere that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
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