The Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni
An 'iconic' image of the 20th century, Pietro Annigoni's Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was commissioned from the Italian artist between 1954 and 1955.
www.theartpostblog.comHere’s a concise update: Pietro Annigoni is best known for his portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, including the famous 1955 official portrait and a later 1969 National Portrait Gallery commission, but there isn’t breaking “latest news” about him since he passed away in 1988. Any current news about the Queen would be separate from Annigoni’s work, though articles sometimes reflect on his portraits in the context of her reign.
Key points about Annigoni’s Queen Elizabeth II portraits
- 1955 portrait: Commissioned for the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers; notable for its Renaissance-inspired rendering of a young Queen, and it helped establish his reputation as a royal portraitist.[3][7]
- 1969 portrait: Commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery; described as stark and monumental, contrasting with the earlier painting, and reflecting a more solemn vision of the monarch.[5][7][3]
- 1972 circular drawing: A commemorative piece for Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s silver wedding anniversary, created for the Library of Imperial History, later used in plate engravings.[1]
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