She will follow in the footsteps of male artists such as Sir George Hayter, who painted the scene with Westminster Abbey when Queen Victoria was crowned in 1838. Ms Hogan, a trustee of the school, said: “I want to capture how in 2023 the ceremony reflects social and political meanings concerning the monarchy, faiths, the state and the congregation, all contained in the architecture of Westminster Abbey, itself embodying centuries of change.” She is one of several artists with connections to the Royal Drawing School, founded by the King when he was Prince of Wales, who have been called upon to capture the celebrations on Saturday. Ms Hogan, who has created portraits of Charles and Camilla in the past, will aim to create 10 small paintings of the sights inside Westminster Abbey during the service. The King and Queen have commissioned Eileen Hogan to paint the Coronation ceremony, making her the first woman to do so. Men have painted Coronations for centuries, with female artists denied their crowning glory – until now.
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