-
1 of 253523 objects
Studio of Alexander Bassano (1829-1913)
A group portrait of Royal Family members with the Duke and Duchess of Kent on their wedding day, 29 November 1934 29 - 29 Nov 1934
Gelatin dry plate positive | 25.1 x 30.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2507813
-
10" x 12" glass plate positive showing a full length portrait of a large group photograph with the Duke and Duchess of Kent on their wedding day, 29 November 1934. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent is wearing her wedding gown and veil, the Fringe Tiara (1919) and holding a bouquet of lilies. Prince George, Duke of Kent is dressed in military uniform with ropes, sash, and medals. They are both facing forward holding hands at the centre of the photograph. They are flanked by family members including the Princesses Elisabeth and Olga of Greece and Denmark, King George V (right of bride), Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia (right of George V), Queen Mary (left of groom), Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, Princess Elizabeth of York is seated on the floor (right) and Lady Iris Mountbatten is seated on the floor (left). The portrait is set in the Buckingham Palace Throne Room.
Provenance
Acquired by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2004
-
Creator(s)
Acquirer(s)
Subject(s)
-
Medium and techniques
Gelatin dry plate positive
Measurements
25.1 x 30.3 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
A group portrait of Royal Family members with the Duke and Duchess of Kent on their wedding day, 29 November 1934 [Alexander Bassano Collection]
