Wallis, Duchess of Windsor

Sitterback to top

• Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), Wife of Duke of Windsor. Sitter in 186 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Gerald Leslie Brockhurst (1890-1978), Artist. Artist of 2 portraits, Sitter in 26 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Brockhurst's portrait hung against a mirror in the library of the Duke and Duchess's house in the Bois de Boulogne. It shows the Duchess, famed for her soignée appearance, wearing a Mainbocher blouse and a bouquet brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, a gift from her husband.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Cooper, John, Visitor's Guide, 2000, p. 95

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

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

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Jewellery
• On display at the Gallery