Photograph of charcoal drawing of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by John Singer Sargent

Date:
1927
Reference:
BL29139
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

Prince Albert, Duke of York, married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in April 1923, the year this sketch was executed. In 1936, following the abdication of Edward VIII her husband became king. On his death, her daughter was crowned Elizabeth II and she became known as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. This photograph, commissioned by the Amalgamated Press, was taken at Bruton Street, probably at number 17 her parents London address. The original artwork is now held in the Royal Collection.

Content

This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series Of Photographic Negatives And Prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Lemere, Henry Bedford: Bedford Lemere And Company

Artist: Sargent, John Singer

Keywords

Historic Person