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The online database contains information on over 220,000 works, 150,000 of which are illustrated; the National Portrait Gallery's collection includes over 350,000 works. We update the database daily.

Diana (née Bridgeman), Lady Abdy (1907-1967), Fashion leader; wife of Sir Robert Henry Abdy; daughter of 5th Earl of Bradford. 15 Portraits Hariot (née Alston), Lady Abdy (1819-1877), Wife of Sir ...

This book introduces the reader to the key people who have shaped the history of Britain, its culture and identity, by exploring essential highlights from the National Portrait Gallery’s unrivalled ...

Join exhibition curator Tanya Bentley as she introduces this year’s Portrait Award as the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award makes a welcome return to the Gallery. Tanya Bentley will share how the ...

Painter, printmaker and designer, best known for the compelling realism of his portraits. He learnt painting from his father, Hans Holbein the Elder, and worked in Basle, Switzerland, before moving to ...

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Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr (1909-2000), Actor and producer. Sitter in 38 portraits. Gertrude Lawrence (Gertrude Alice Klasen) (1898-1952), Actress, singer and dancer. Sitter associated with 101 ...

Meet the people that work, rest and play by the River Tees’ watery paths. This display, River Portraits by photographer Gilmar Ribeiro, and artworks from creative community collaborations bring ...

Baron Studios (active 1954-1974), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 1302 portraits. Rex Coleman, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 974 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 126 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits. John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 ...