Queen Alexandra
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen of Edward VII.
The portrait was commissioned and presented to the Gallery by her son George V in 1920 as a copy from the artist of the portrait originally painted in 1894 for his wedding. The dog, a Japanese Chin, is probably one called Punch, a particular favourite of Alexandra's.
based on a work of 1894
Oil on canvas
1283.0 x 1029.0mm
NPG 1889
Image and text © National Portrait Gallery, 2022
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