A 1924 portrait of albert frederick arthur george (14 december 1895 – 6 february 1952) who was king of the united kingdom and the dominions of the british commonwealth from 11 december 1936 until his death. He was the last emperor of india and the first head of the commonwealth. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1924. Dimensions: height: 61 cm (24 in) ; width: 50.8 cm (20 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: George VI. Collection: National Portrait Gallery. Prince Albert (1924 portrait)