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Andrew Davidson (acrive 1939)

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Canada, 1939 1939

Gelatin silver print | 11.4 x 6.9 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2510856

Description

Photograph of King George VI standing in left side profile as he and Queen Elizabeth who stands facing the viewer, undertake a walkabout in Ottawa during their Royal tour of Canada. The King carries a top hat and wears a morning suit. Police and crowds of well wishers stand in the background.

Provenance

Acquired by HM Queen Elizabeth II in November 2012
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Andrew Davidson (acrive 1939)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (1900-2002)

Search the collection View the person page King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

11.4 x 6.9 cm (image) (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
America (continent)
North America
Canada
Ontario [Canada]
Ottawa [Ontario]

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