Elizabeth II : Princess, Queen, Icon

(Author) Alexandra Shulman
Format: Hardcover
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With just under a thousand portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, the National Portrait Gallery boasts some of the most treasured and famous official portraits of the Queen captured at key historic moments, as well as day-to-day images of the monarch at home and with family, following her journey from childhood, to princess and Queen, mother and grandmother. This publication highlights the most important portraits of Elizabeth II from the Gallery's Collection. Paintings and photographs from the birth of Elizabeth II to the present will take readers on a visual journey through the life of Britain's foremost icon. 0The book will reflect on the Queen's life, presenting family photographs alongside important formal portraits to explore how, as her reign became record-breaking, she became an iconic figure in modern British culture and history. The publication features works by key artists depicting the Queen from 1926 to the present day, including Baron, Cecil Beaton, Dorothy Wilding, Patrick Lichfield, Andy Warhol, Annie Leibovitz and David Bailey. 0This book features an introductory essay by Alexandra Schulman, exploring how the collected portraits depict the Queen throughout her life and reign, and a timeline of key historical events and moments from Elizabeth II's life.

Information
Publisher:
National Portrait Gallery Publications
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
152
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781855147430
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
Feb. 6, 2022

Alexandra Shulman

Alexandra Shulman is a renowned British journalist and author, best known for her work as the former editor-in-chief of British Vogue. With a sharp eye for fashion and culture, Shulman's writing style is elegant and insightful, shaping the landscape of contemporary fashion journalism. Her contributions to literature have inspired a new generation of writers and fashion enthusiasts.

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