Elizabeth II: Princess, Queen, Icon
by Alexandra Shulman (Contributor)
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10
- 1855147432
- ISBN 13
- 9781855147430
- Seller
-
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Publisher National Portrait Gallery, London, 2022. Hardcover. New. New hardcover in decorative case wraps. (6.89 x 0.67 x 8.86 inches) Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes bibliography, a timeline, high-quality photos, and art prints. 151 pp. The many portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, spanning nearly a century of British history
This book highlights the most interesting and important portraits of Queen Elizabeth II that are held in the Collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. With just under 1,000 portraits of 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.
A selection of paintings and photographs spanning from 1926 to the present take readers on a visual journey through the life of Britain's foremost icon, featuring key official portraits alongside more personal images from the queen's life and reign, explored through the lens of art. Some portraits are accompanied by extended captions and quotes to shed light on their particular significance.
This book highlights the most interesting and important portraits of Queen Elizabeth II that are held in the Collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. With just under 1,000 portraits of 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.
A selection of paintings and photographs spanning from 1926 to the present take readers on a visual journey through the life of Britain's foremost icon, featuring key official portraits alongside more personal images from the queen's life and reign, explored through the lens of art. Some portraits are accompanied by extended captions and quotes to shed light on their particular significance.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- The Anthropologists Closet (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 200792
- Title
- Elizabeth II: Princess, Queen, Icon
- Author
- Alexandra Shulman (Contributor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1855147432
- ISBN 13
- 9781855147430
- Publisher
- Publisher National Portrait Gallery, London
- Date Published
- 2022
- Keywords
- British monarchy, Portraits, Photography, Royal family, Queen Elizabeth II,
Terms of Sale
The Anthropologists Closet
We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard providing accurate book descriptions. If for any reason you are not satisfied we will offer a refund and free return shipping.
About the Seller
The Anthropologists Closet
Biblio member since 2022
Des Moines, Iowa
About The Anthropologists Closet
The Anthropologists Closet is a small mother-daughter-owned online bookstore. We offer a wide range of academic non-fiction books, a large collection of art catalogs, signed books, and an extensive history and military collection. We uphold high ethical standards and are dedicated to ensuring that our listings are accurate and that our customers are satisfied. Our books are packaged with care in a secure book box mailer with tracking. We offer full refunds and free return shipping. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...