Queen Alexandra

Sitterback to top

• Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen of Edward VII. Sitter associated with 362 portraits, Artist of 2 portraits.

Artistsback to top

• James Lafayette (James Stack Lauder) (1853-1923), Photographer and managing director of Lafayette Ltd. Artist associated with 10 portraits.
• Lafayette (Lafayette Ltd) (founded 1880). Artist associated with 6539 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Taken the year Alexandra became queen, this portrait is testament to her enduring elegance. She popularised high necklines and chokers, which she wore to hide a scar on her neck. A fellow guest at a party attended by Alexandra commented that 'as usual, the Princess was the most beautiful and graceful woman in the place'.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 9

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Alexandra of Denmark (28 September 2007 - 13 January 2008)

Subject/Themeback to top

• Screens