Vandyk Collection

George Vi / Vandyk 1922
GEORGE VI as Duke of York in 1922

Charles 1st taking leave of his children

Duchess of Vendome, Princess Henriette of Belgium (1870-1948), President of the War Refugees Committee. Date: circa 1910s

The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji)... First World War, January 1915, (c1920)
The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji) in his Uniform on Active Service, First World War, January 1915, (c1920)

Mary, Princess Royal as Chief Girl Guide
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), daughter of George V in her uniform as Chief Girl Guide. She took an active role in promoting the Girl Guide movement, the VADs

H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H
H.R.H. The Duke of York, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.R.H. Prince Henry, H.M. The Queen, H.M. The King, H.R.H. Princess Mary, 1921

Duke of Brabant and Princess Marie Jose of Belgium
Duke of Brabant (later King Leopold III) and his sister Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. Date: circa 1922

The Right Hon. David Lloyd George, Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, c1918, (c1920). Portrait of David Lloyd-George (1863-1945) British prime minister between 1916 and 1922

The Maharajah of Mysore, c1905, (c1920). Creator: Vandyk
The Maharajah of Mysore, c1905, (c1920). Portrait of Yuvaraja Sri Sir Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar (1888-1940), the heir apparent of the princely state of Mysore in India

Sir Pertab Singh, late 19th century, (c1920). Creator: Carl Vandyk
Sir Pertab Singh, late 19th century, (c1920). Portrait of Lieutenant-General Pratap Singh of Idar (1845-1922), a British Indian Army officer and Maharaja of the princely state of Idar (Gujarat)

Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon and the Duke of York upon the announcement of their engagement, 1923. Artist: Vandyk
Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon and the Duke of York upon the announcement of their engagement, 1923. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

The Duke of York in robes of the House of Lords, 1920. Artist: Vandyk
The Duke of York dressed in his robes as a member of the House of Lords, 1920. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

HRH The Prince of Wales (1894-1972), 1935. Artist: Vandyk
HRH The Prince of Wales (1894-1972). Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; later The Duke of Windsor; 23 June 1894 - 28 May 1972)

Harry Brodribb Irving (1870-1919), English actor, early 20th century. Artist: Vandyk
Harry Brodribb Irving (1870-1919), English actor, early 20th century. Irving was the son of acclaimed Victorian actor Sir Henry Irving

Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VIII)
The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII (1894-1972). Date: circa early 1920s

Photographer C Vandyk, SW London
Photographer by royal appointment, C Vandyk, 125 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, SW London. circa late 19th century

King George V as Colonel-in-Chief of Black Watch
King George V (1865-1936) as Colonel-in-Chief of the Black Watch. Date: circa 1920s

Price List, photographer C Vandyk, SW London
Photographer by royal appointment, C Vandyk, 125 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, SW London -- List of Prices. circa late 19th century

HRH The Duke of York
Portrait of HRH The Duke of York. Photo: Vandyk, London Date: circa 1925

Royal Wedding
Portrait of the Wedding of Viscount Lascelles and Princess Mary. Photo: Vandyk, London Date: 1922

Queen Alexandra, Queen Mother, at Sandringham
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), the Queen Mother, at Sandringham. The dog on her lap is a Japanese Chin. Date: 1921

Charles 1st (Windsor Castle, behind)

Charles 1st

Equestrian portrait of Charles 1st by Van Dyck

The Duchess of York by C. Vandyk
Lady Elizabeth Angela Margeurite Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002), Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, portrayed in a special portrait by C

The Duke of York by C. Vandyk
King George VI (1895 - 1952), as Duke of York in a special portrait done to commemorate his marriage to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923

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"Vandyk: Capturing History Through the Lens" Step back in time with Vandyk, a renowned photographer based in SW London during the early 20th century. From capturing iconic moments to immortalizing notable figures, Vandyk's lens provides a glimpse into history. In 1922, George VI posed for Vandyk, showcasing his regal presence and hinting at the challenges he would face as king. Another poignant image depicts Charles I bidding farewell to his children before his execution, forever frozen in time by Vandyk's artistry. It also had the privilege of photographing Mary, Princess Royal as Chief Girl Guide. Her grace and dedication shine through each frame captured by this talented artist. The royal family was no stranger to Vandyk's lens; H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry were all subjects of his work alongside their mother H. M. The Queen. Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) graced Vandyk's studio with his charismatic presence long before ascending to the throne. These images offer a unique perspective on a future king who would later abdicate for love. Beyond royalty, it also captured other influential individuals such as Prime Minister David Lloyd George during World War I and even exotic figures like Maharajah of Mysore and Jam Sahib of Nawanagar. Not limited to British subjects alone, Vandyk photographed European nobility including Duchess of Vendome and Princess Henriette of Belgium along with Duke of Brabant and Princess Marie Jose from the same country. Through these glimpses into history preserved by Photographer C. Vandky’s skillful eye we are transported back in time.