Portrait of George V in Coronation Robes

Portrait of George V in Coronation Robes by Luke Fildes
Artist
Luke Fildes
Date
1911
Style
Academicism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Royal Collection (Buckingham Palace)
The portrait titled "Portrait of George V in Coronation Robes" captures the British monarch during his coronation in 1911, painted by Luke Fildes. The artwork depicts King George V in his regal coronation robes, symbolizing his royal authority. Created using oil on canvas, the painting exemplifies Academicism, emphasizing detailed realism and grandeur. The portrait provides a dignified representation of the new king, who inherited the crown from his father, King Edward VII, in 1910. It serves as an important visual document of British royal tradition and regal display.

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