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VC Henry (active 1977)
Caribbean Scene c. 1977
Acrylic paint on canvas | 60.1 x 75.3 cm (sight) | RCIN 407973
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This lush painted scene incorporates the national bird of Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Amazon. In 1978 the parrot was the subject of a successful conservation programme which increased the population from 150 birds to over 400.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the Premier of St. Lucia, for the occasion of her Silver Jubilee during the commonwealth tour of Ottawa and the Caribbean 14th October - 2nd November 1977
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Medium and techniques
Acrylic paint on canvas
Measurements
60.1 x 75.3 cm (sight)
66.5 x 81.8 x 3.5 cm (frame, external)
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Featured in
ExhibitionThe Commonwealth: Gifts to The Queen
A look at The Queen's role as Head of the Commonwealth through gifts presented
ExhibitionQueen and Commonwealth: The Royal Tour: Buckingham Palace
Gifts received by The Queen from the Commonwealth
