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Frank O. Salisbury (1874-1962)

HRH Edward, Prince of Wales 1935

Black and white chalk on grey paper | 49.3 x 36.7 cm (sight) | RCIN 935057

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  • Description

    A portrait drawing of HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, almost half-length, turned slightly to the right; wearing full dress uniform with decorations. This is a study for The Heart of the Empire, 6 May 1935 (RCIN 404703, St Bride Foundation, London), a painting commissioned to commemorate the thanksgiving service conducted at St Pauls to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Other studies include portraits of Prince Albert (RCIN 935056), Princess Elizabeth (RCIN 935054), Princess Margaret (RCIN 935055), and the Archbishop of Canterbury (RCIN 935058). A fascinating account of the Prince of Wales's sitting to Salisbury is given in the artist's autobiography, Portrait and Pageant: Kings, Presidents, and People, pp. 140-141, London 1944.
    Provenance

    Presented by the artist's family, May 2014

  • People involved

    Creator(s)
    Search the collection Frank O. Salisbury (1874-1962)
    (artist)
    Subject(s)
    Search the collection King Edward VIII, King of the United Kingdom (1894-1972)

  • Physical properties

    Medium and techniques

    Black and white chalk on grey paper

    Measurements

    49.3 x 36.7 cm (sight)

    72.5 x 59.6 cm (mount)

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  • References

    Other number(s)
    RL 35057

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