Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

Sitterback to top

• Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2002), Queen of George VI. Sitter associated with 452 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Gerald Kelly (1879-1972), Painter and President of the Royal Academy. Artist associated with 27 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This is one of a number of studies Kelly made for the official State Portrait of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, now in the Royal Collection, made following the coronation of her husband George VI. This study shows the Queen wearing the Order of the Garter, and the satin crinoline evening dress designed by Norman Hartnell that she wore for the banquet at the British Embassy in 1938.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 204

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Clear Vision: Brockhurst, Frampton and Kelly (Until 8 July 2007)