Diana, Princess of Wales

1 portrait

by David Bailey
bromide print, 1988
19 7/8 in. x 14 3/4 in. (504 mm x 373 mm)
Commissioned, 1989
Primary Collection
NPG P397

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Sitterback to top

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

Artistback to top

David Bailey (1938-), Photographer and film-maker. Artist of 31 portraits, Sitter associated with 15 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Eight years after Bryan Organ painted the princess to commemorate her wedding, the National Portrait Gallery wished to commission a new portrait by a leading British photographer. Norman Parkinson, a photographer with a track record in photography royalty, was initially suggested, but the princess clearly preferred David Bailey. A number of formal and informal portraits were made during this shoot and she was delighted with this elegant portrait that demonstrates her emerging sense of style.

Linked publicationsback to top

Cooper, John, Great Britons: The Great Debate, 2002, p. 160
Rogers, Malcolm, Camera Portraits, 1989 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 20 October 1989 - 21 January 1990), p. 315
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 177