Photograph
1968 (photographed)
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Photograph depicting Queen Elizabeth II in an interior, Buckingham Palace, 1968. She is seen standing, half length, wearing a dark cloak with brass buttons and a chain fastening at the neck. In the background there is a large oil painting of a fleet of ships with tall masts and billowing flags and sails. Smoke from explosions rises in between the vessels.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | photography |
| Brief description | Royal Portrait by Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Photograph depicting Queen Elizabeth II in an interior, Buckingham Palace, 1968. She is seen standing, half length, wearing a dark cloak. In the background there is a large oil painting of a fleet of ships. |
| Physical description | Photograph depicting Queen Elizabeth II in an interior, Buckingham Palace, 1968. She is seen standing, half length, wearing a dark cloak with brass buttons and a chain fastening at the neck. In the background there is a large oil painting of a fleet of ships with tall masts and billowing flags and sails. Smoke from explosions rises in between the vessels. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '992/121 / Her Majesty The Queen' (Written in black biro on reverse, centre.) |
| Gallery label | Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace
1968
A painted seascape is a fitting backdrop for this portrait of the Queen wearing the Admiral’s Boat Cloak. The Queen held the office of Lord High Admiral of the Navy from 1964 to 2011. In June 2011, she gave the title to her husband Prince Philip, to mark his ninetieth birthday.
Gelatin silver print
V&A: Ph.1931-1987
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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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| Other number | 992/121 - Beaton's number |
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| Accession number | PH.1931-1987 |
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| Record created | December 17, 2010 |
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