King George VI; Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
1 portrait of King George VI
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King George VI; Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
probably by Vandyk, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, (18 January 1923)
5 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. (140 mm x 89 mm) overall
Purchased, 1991
Photographs Collection
NPG x36490
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.
Artistsback to top
- J. Beagles & Co (active 1903-), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 578 portraits.
- Vandyk (active 1881-1947), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 662 portraits.
Events of 1923back to top
Current affairs
Stanley Baldwin begins the first of three terms of government as Conservative Prime Minister following the resignation of Andrew Bonar Law.Art and science
Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United in the first FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cup Final was held at Wembley every year except during the war until 2000.International
Hitler attempts to take power in Germany with the Munich Beer Hall Putsch. On the 8th November Hitler and the SA stormed a meeting of the ruling 'triumvirs' forcing them to support a march on Berlin. The coup, however, failed and Hitler was arrested and sentences to five years in prison.Comments back to top
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