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Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II John Gilroy #867256

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Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II  John Gilroy #867256
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Signed, inscribed " Buckingham Palace Oct 1979".Born in Newcastle, exhibited widley, painted a number of marine works bust mostly portraits.

Gilroy was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Studied at the RA . Showed at the Fine Art Society, RA, ROI, and RP and Manchester City Art Gallery. He was well known for his Guiness Stout Posters , featuring Toucans , sea lions and ostrich. He also did the famous posters for the War Ministry for WWII "Careles talk costs lives" and "Dig for Victory". He painted many portraits, such as The Royal Family, Winston Churchill and John Gielgud.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good overall condition.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1979</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:United Kingdom</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:John Gilroy (1898-1985)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:16</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:10</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II John Gilroy</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Modern British</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Pastel</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Pastel</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:london uk</td></tr>
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