Portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
| Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Artist | Richard Stone |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Portrait |
| Medium | Oil on panel |
| Dimensions | 38 cm × 30 cm (15 in × 12 in) |
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, is a 1986 painting of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by the British artist Richard Stone.
Description
Stone started his work as a royal painter by first approaching the household of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, based at Clarence House.[1] Her agreeing to sit for him was according to Stone "rather like winning the Oscar".[2] He painted her six times, first for the Royal Anglian Regiment in her role as their colonel-in-chief, and finally a year before her death in 2002.[1] He described his sittings with her as "hugely entertaining".[1]
Stone's 1986 painting of the Queen Mother was prepared in advance for an exhibition of his works in San Marino, California.[3] The painting, which the artist described as his "best portrait" of Elizabeth, measures 15 in × 12 in (380 mm × 300 mm).[3] The portrait was placed in Queen Elizabeth II's hotel bedroom while she visited Austin, Texas, in 1991.[4]
With Prince Michael of Kent's involvement and at Stone's suggestion, it was auctioned off in 1993 and raised £25,000 for the Queen Elizabeth Gate appeal.[3] According to press at the time, the buyer of the painting was Laurence Graff.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Nikkhah, Roya (10 February 2013). "Royal family's favourite portrait painter reveals secrets of the royal sittings". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ↑ Dean, Paul (26 October 1986). "An Artist Who Painted Himself Into a Corner : Royal Portraitist Makes Ends Meet by Limning Americans". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother". Richard Stone. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ↑ Kelly, Lee (2 July 1993). "Preparing for the Royal Visit". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Gate Bash". Daily Express. London. 2 July 1993. Retrieved 1 July 2026.