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Franta Belsky (1921-2000)

Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) 1981

Bronze, marble | 55 x 22 x 24 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2263

Description

A bronze portrait bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing forward, attached to green marble square base.

Provenance

For a bust commissioned by the Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery, 1901.
Acquired by Queen Elizabeth II for the Royal Collection in 1982.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Franta Belsky (1921-2000)
(sculptor)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Bronze, marble

bronze, copper alloy

cast

Measurements

55 x 22 x 24 cm (whole object)

33.7 x 20.5 x 21.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Sculpture
Object type(s)
visual works
sculptures
busts

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