Share this postThe Queen and the Italian painterhilarywhite.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherThe Queen and the Italian painterPietro Annigoni's manifesto for counterrevolutionHilary WhiteSep 13, 2022∙ Paid15Share this postThe Queen and the Italian painterhilarywhite.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOther4ShareQueen Elizabeth II, by Pietro Annigoni, 1955. Commissioned, believe it or not, by the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, one of London’s ancient Livery Companies, to adorn Fishmonger’s Hall. To this day it is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful royal portraits ever painted.The painter and the queen spoke French to each other: Annigoni, despite…This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign in