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London : The Queen’s People by Hugo Rittson Thomas

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Eleven presents The Queen’s People, photographs by Hugo Rittson Thomas.The Queen’s People is a compelling photographic portrait of the British monarchy and those who sustain it. The project offers an exclusive insight into the traditional dress codes and pageant of our nation – while also giving a captivating sense of the living characters behind the royal and ceremonial regalia. His most recent portrait of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall will be debuted in the exhibition.

The project includes an exploration of formal dress worn by members of the military, livery, palace, parliament, clergy and peers in a formal reflective studio setting. Unlike anything that’s been done before, the subjects were placed in a corner of mirrors, and positioned in a way that reflects multiple angles and views of their dress all at once. Although formal and technically exact, Rittson Thomas’s portraits are nuanced, and reveal much of the personality of the sitters.
Through being granted privileged, personal access by the Queen and Royal Household, Rittson Thomas has photographed not just his esteemed sitters, but also their priceless and rarely seen ceremonial uniforms. The beauty and craftsmanship of these garments is eclipsed only by the magnitude of their history and tradition, and the ceremonies that are linked to them.

Hugo Rittson Thomas lives and works in London. He is one of the UK’s leading portrait photographers and his photographs have been featured in major print publications.

EXHIBITION
The Queen’s People by Hugo Rittson Thomas
19th August to 19th September 2015
Eleven
11 Eccleston Street
London, SW1W 9LX
United Kingdom

http://elevenfineart.com

http://www.hugorittsonphotography.com

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