King George VI; Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
1 portrait of King George VI
© William Hustler and Georgina Hustler / National Portrait Gallery, London
King George VI; Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
by Dorothy Wilding
bromide print, 1951
9 3/4in. x 7 1/2in. (248 mm x 189 mm)
Given by the photographer's sister, Susan Morton, 1976
Photographs Collection
NPG x34742
Sittersback to top
- Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2002), Queen of George VI. Sitter associated with 580 portraits, Artist or producer of 1 portrait.
- King George VI (1895-1952), Reigned 1936-52. Sitter associated with 562 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 2179 portraits, Sitter in 30 portraits.
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Events of 1951back to top
Current affairs
The Conservative Party wins the general election and Winston Churchill returns for a second term as prime minister.Art and science
On the centenary of the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Festival of Britain is held as a nationwide celebration of British culture, and as an impetus for post-war regeneration. As well as various art, science and industrial exhibitions and events, a major regeneration project was initiated for the South Bank area of London under the directorship of the architect, Hugh Casson.International
Libya declares its sovereignty from Italian rule, becoming the first independent state to be created by the UN.At the Treaty of San Francisco, 48 nations sign a peace treaty with Japan, officially ending the Pacific War - the last battleground of the Second World War.
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