Object Title
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
Object Name
Photograph
Artist/Maker
Yousuf Karsh
Date Made
1966
Materials
Photographic Paper --Mat Board
Eminent Figure
Yousuf Karsh --Prince Philip
Catalogue Number
2013.001.019
Dimensions
49.5 cm x 37.7 cm
Description
This is a coloured photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke is pictured seating on a throne style chair with a crest and the symbol "P" in the centre. He wears a formal uniform and poses with his hands resting on the hilt of a sword. The inscription on the bottom in black lettering reads "HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH". The photo is matted on a white paper board.
History
This photo was taken in 1966 by Yousuf Karsh. Karsh was an Armenian-Canadian photographer, and one of the most famous portrait photographers in history. Born in Mardin, in modern day Turkey, Karsh lived through the Armenian genocide.
