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Adapted from a classic Dorothy Wilding photograph. Her Majesty is wearing Queen Mary's 'Girls of Great Britain and Ireland' Tiara, which was given to the future Queen Mary as a wedding gift in 1893. The funds for the purchase of the tiara were raised by a committee formed by Lady Eve Greville. The tiara was purchased from Garrard, the London jeweller. |
| Date of Original Portrait: | 1952 |
| Photographer: | Dorothy Wilding |
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Portrait 3a This portrait, used on the Ceylonese notes and prepared by Bradbury Wilkinson, has a distinct parting of the Her Majesty's hair. In depicting her lips there is a slight distortion, which exaggerates her mouth (particularly when compared to Portraits 3b and 3c). |
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Portrait 3b This image of Her Majesty by Thomas De La Rue is more pleasing to the eye than the Bradbury Wilkinson engraving. A less distinct parting of the hair, a better depiction of her lips, and adjustments to shading all improve the appearance of Queen Elizabeth from Portrait 3a. It is one of the more pleasing depictions of the Queen. |
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Portrait 3c While very similar to the preceding portrait the lines are harsher than on Portrait 3b. |
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© Peter Symes 2003
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