Diana, Princess of Wales

Sitterback to top

• Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), Princess of Wales. Sitter in 46 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Lord Snowdon (1930-), Photographer; former husband of Princess Margaret. Artist of 142 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.

This portraitback to top

The publication of this portrait in Vogue magazine in February 1981 coincided with the official announcement of the engagement of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Commissioned by Vogue as part of a 'Portrait Portfolio' of young aristocratic women by the photographer Lord Snowdon, it was used by several magazines and newspapers when the engagement was announced. Lady Diana wears a chiffon blouse by Emanuel, the designers who went on to create her wedding dress.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Faces of the Century, 1999 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 22 October 1999 to 30 January 2000), p. 115
• Cooper, John, Great Britons: The Great Debate, 2002, p. 157
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 177

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Diana, Princess of Wales (14 July 2007 - 13 January 2008)