ELIZABETH II (NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY)

This publication highlights the most important portraits of Elizabeth II from the National Portrait Gallery's Collection and explores how she became an iconic figure in modern British culture and history. Featuring works by key artists from 1926 to the present day including Baron, Cecil Beaton, Dorothy Wilding, Patrick Lichfield, Andy Warhol, Annie Leibovitz and David Bailey. With an introductory essay by Alexandra Schulman reflecting on how the collected portraits depict the Queen throughout her life and reign, plus a timeline of key historical events and moments from Elizabeth II's life.