George VI, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy Size:XS: 25 x 20cm The upper lip is drawn

The upper lip is drawn up on each side whilst the corners of the mouth droop downwards

In his right hand Evelyn holds a copy of his book Sylva (1664)

Portrait of King George II (1683-1760) who ruled from 1727 until his death

Tommy Wisdom

George VI, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy Size:XS: 25 x 20cm The upper lip is drawnGeorge VI, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy, 1936. The future King George VI (1895 1902) served in the Navy from 1910 until 1918, seeing action during World War I at the Battle of Jutland on board HMS 'Collingwood'. He became an Admiral of the Fleet upon his accession to the throne. A plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, London, 1937.