Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden; Queen Louise of Sweden (née Lady Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten)
6 of 7 portraits of Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden; Queen Louise of Sweden (née Lady Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten)
by Unknown photographer, for Graphic Photo Union
vintage print, 1923
6 in. x 8 in. (152 mm x 204 mm) overall
Given by Gunnersbury Park Museum, London, 1963
Photographs Collection
NPG x136769
Sittersback to top
- Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden (1882-1973), Reigned 1950-73. Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Queen Louise of Sweden (née Lady Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten) (1889-1965), Second wife of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden; daughter of 1st Marquess of Milford Haven. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Graphic Photo Union, Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 19 portraits.
- Unknown photographer, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 6582 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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