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Fine Art Print : Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942
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Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942
The Royal Family at home. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are seen chatting, Princess Elizabeth, just sixteen is knitting (for the troops!), and eleven-year-old Princess Margaret Rose listens to the conversation. Date: 1942
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Media ID 14122110
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1942 Conversation Cosy Domesticated Knitting Margaret Sixteen Special Youth Elizabeth
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a rare and intimate moment with the Royal Family. Captured in May 1942, this special sitting for Illustrated London News shows King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in a candid conversation, while a young Princess Elizabeth, aged sixteen, focuses intently on her knitting, contributing to the war effort. This beautiful, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online adds a touch of royal history and elegance to any space. Order your Fine Art Print today and bring a piece of the past into your home.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This enchanting photograph captures a rare moment of relaxation and intimacy within the walls of Windsor Castle during World War II. The Royal Family, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, sixteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth, and eleven-year-old Princess Margaret Rose, are gathered together for a special sitting with the Illustrated London News (ILN) in May 1942. The King and Queen engage in a warm conversation, their faces expressing a sense of comfort and connection. Princess Elizabeth, with her slender frame and serious expression, is seen knitting diligently for the troops, her small contribution to the war effort. The young Princess Margaret Rose, with her rosy cheeks and listening ear, absorbs the adult conversation with an air of maturity beyond her years. The scene is one of domesticated warmth and cosiness, a stark contrast to the turmoil and uncertainty of the war-torn world outside. The Royal Family's unguarded and unpretentious demeanour adds a humanising touch to their public image, reminding the people of their shared struggles and common bonds. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the private lives of the monarchy during a time of great upheaval, and serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and unity that carried the British people through the darkest days of World War II.
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