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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was the ninth Chancellor of the University of London, 1955–1980. The University had awarded her an honorary degree in 1937. This is one of two portraits of her in the University of London art collection; her gown as Chancellor is also on display. The work is framed. London artist Michael Noakes initially wanted to be a priest or, failing that, a comedian, but started to train as an artist at the age of 15. Over a career spanning more than 60 years, he painted actors, scientists, broadcasters, church leaders, presidents. He made his name in 1972 with a commission to paint seven members of the Royal Family, including the Queen. Others include the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, and Princess Anne.
Senate House, University of London
London
Title
Queen Elizabeth (1900–2002), the Queen Mother, Wearing Academic Robes, Full-Length
Date
1981–1982
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 181 x W 100 cm
Accession number
PO-0013
Acquisition method
portrait commissioned by Thames Television for presentation to the University of London to mark the 25th anniversary of Queen Eliz. QM as Chancellor; unveiled by Chancellor, 1982 (see corresp. in Court files)
Work type
Painting
Signature/marks description
signed and dated to lower right
Senate House, University of London
Malet St Bloomsbury , London, Greater London WC1E 7HU England
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022) Manchester Town Hall -
Sir Derek Burdick Greenaway (1910–1994), Bt, CBE, TD, JP, DL Stationers' Hall -
Keith Broadwell Griffin (b.1938), Fellow (1965–1979), President (1979–1988) Magdalen College, University of Oxford -
Barbara Craig, Principal (1967–1980) Somerville College, University of Oxford -
Professor Sir Martin Roth, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (1971–1975) Royal College of Psychiatrists -
Henry Harris, Professor of Pathology (1963–1979), Regius Professor of Medicine (1979–1992), Head of Sir William Dunn School of Pathology (1963–1993) The Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford -
Sir John Hackett (1910–1997), Principal (1968–1975) King's College London - 64 more