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1968 (photographed)
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One of twelve contact print photographs. Depicting Queen Elizabeth II in an interior drawing room, Buckingham Palace, 1968. Seated on a gilt and upholstered sofa, she rests her elbow upon its arm. She is wearing a short sleeved dress with a brooch and a pearl necklace. Tilting her head slightly, her face seen partly in profile, she looks ahead in contemplation. The room in the background appears formal and decorative, with marble columns, gilt candle sticks and carved details on the furniture and walls.
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Brief description | Royal Portrait by Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). One of twelve contact print photographs. Depicting Queen Elizabeth II in an interior drawing room, Buckingham Palace, 1968. Seated on a gilt and upholstered sofa, she rests her elbow upon its arm. She is wearing a short sleeved dress with a brooch and a pearl necklace. |
Physical description | One of twelve contact print photographs. Depicting Queen Elizabeth II in an interior drawing room, Buckingham Palace, 1968. Seated on a gilt and upholstered sofa, she rests her elbow upon its arm. She is wearing a short sleeved dress with a brooch and a pearl necklace. Tilting her head slightly, her face seen partly in profile, she looks ahead in contemplation. The room in the background appears formal and decorative, with marble columns, gilt candle sticks and carved details on the furniture and walls. |
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Gallery label | Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace
1968
Beaton’s assistant, Geoffrey Sawyer, suggested some photographs be taken outside. Beaton noted in his diary: ‘The electricians were installed with enough equipment to light an entire film unit. I gave instructions for alternative ‘sets’ in case the initial scene did not materialise, and Geoff suggested the balcony might be good. I found a splendid Acropolis-like corner with three columns.’
Gelatin silver contact sheet
V&A: Ph.2019-1987
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Credit line | Bequeathed to the Museum in 1987 by Eileen Hose, secretary to the photographer |
Production | Cecil Beaton photographed members of the royal family from 1930-1979. |
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Accession number | PH.2019H-1987 |
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Record created | December 16, 2010 |
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