Lightness of Being

Lightness of being - Limited Edition by Chris Levine

The most famous work by contemporary artist Chris Levine is his ground-breaking image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, ‘Lightness of Being’ which was described by the National Portrait Gallery as “The most evocative royal image by any artist.” Informal, relaxed and intimate, ‘Lightness of Being’ is one of the most familiar images in the history of royal portraiture. During a moment of rest at an official portrait sitting at Buckingham Palace, Levine was struck by the beauty of the Queen’s face in repose and took an unplanned photograph. When Her Majesty gave her personal permission for it to be published, it made headlines all over the world and has become an iconic part of our royal heritage.