Queen Elizabeth II

Sitterback to top

• Queen Elizabeth II (1926-), Queen regnant. Sitter associated with 742 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002), Photographer. Artist of 153 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

Karsh photographed the Queen on four occasions over a period of more than forty years, often in connection with official visits to Canada. These pictures have been used by press all over the world, and by the Royal Family as official and personal gifts.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 201

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The Face of Monarchy (11 February 2006 - 6 September 2006)

Portrait setback to top

• The Royal Family: photographs by Karsh, 1943-84

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Crowns and tiaras
• Jewellery