The Arms of King George VI

Stephen Gooden (1892 - 1955)
Dovecot Studios - Edinburgh Tapestry Company

Wool tapestry

1950-1951

Image of The Arms of King George VI

About the work

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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Subjects

harp, rose, thistle, scales, lion, woman, garter, crest, coat of arms, crown, blindfold, King, shield, sword, justice, unicorn

Materials & Techniques

wool, tapestry
Details

Artist

Stephen Gooden (1892 - 1955)
Dovecot Studios - Edinburgh Tapestry Company

Title

The Arms of King George VI

Date

1950-1951

Medium

Wool tapestry

Acquisition

Commissioned from the artist and the Edinburgh Tapestry Company, 1950

Provenance

Commissioned by Ministry of Works, originally for the Royal Courts of Justice

GAC number

17393