Design for the Coronation Gown
Norman Hartnell, 1953
Crown Copyright
Courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Collection
Norman Hartnell, 1953
Crown Copyright
Courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Collection
Norman Hartnell, a favorite designer of Queen Elizabeth II, was the first couturier to be knighted when he received the honor during the Silver Jubilee of 1977. For decades, Hartnell served as couturier to senior members of the royal family and made both the wedding dress and Coronation Dress of Queen Elizabeth II.
The design of the coronation dress was well-guarded, allowing considerable excitement to build in anticipation of the ceremony. This painting shows Hartnell’s final design which relied on his trademarks of extensive embroidery, pearls and other glittering adornment.
The design of the coronation dress was well-guarded, allowing considerable excitement to build in anticipation of the ceremony. This painting shows Hartnell’s final design which relied on his trademarks of extensive embroidery, pearls and other glittering adornment.
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| The finished gown, 1953 The Royal Collection |
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| Her Majesty in Her Coronation Robes Oil Painting by
Sir Herbert James Gunn (1893-1964) (artist)
Creation Date: 1953 - 1954
Crown Copyright
The Royal Collection
Image Courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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2 comments:
Is it just me, or does this have some debt to Sully's portrait of HM Queen Victoria?
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/L.1993.45
Not a huge debt, but hints of it...
It's not just you. A subtle nod is definitely apparent. Much of the portraiture created around the 1953 coronation alludes to portraits of Victoria, drawing visual parallels to the last Queen to ascend. Thanks for your thoughtful observation.
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