William Nicholson's "Twelve Portraits: H.M. the Queen" is a color lithograph series depicting multiple representations of the reigning British monarch, showcasing the artist's masterful technique in the medium of lithography. Created as a mounted print on wove paper and cardboard, the work demonstrates Nicholson's characteristic bold, simplified forms and refined use of color typical of his early twentieth century graphic design aesthetic. The series reflects the British tradition of commemorative portraiture while highlighting the commercial and artistic possibilities of the lithographic process.