Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
1 of 2 portraits by Leonard Jennings
Photograph © National Portrait Gallery, London
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
by Leonard Jennings
bronze statuette, 1991, based on a work of 1930s
34 5/8 in. x 8 5/8 in. (880 mm x 220 mm) overall
Purchased, 1991
Primary Collection
NPG 6138
On display in Room 19 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
Sitterback to top
- Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII) (1894-1972), Reigned 1936. Sitter in 437 portraits.
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- NPG 6138a: Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII) (original plaster)
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- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 670
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