Running from 2004-2012, Desperate Housewives was a scandalous drama, featuring seemingly perfect housewives on Wisteria Lane who were hiding many secrets. But do you remember which National Gallery painting is animated in the opening credits? It's none other than one of our most popular artworks, 'The Arnolfini Portrait' by Jan van Eyck, 1434.
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London's National Portrait Gallery brings you face-to-face with the people who've shaped the UK's past, present and future in a spectacular setting. Founded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery was originally confined to a Georgian house in Westminster.
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We look after the world’s greatest collection of portraits. Spanning six centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped, and continue to shape a nation - from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes.
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The National Lottery would like to thank the National Portrait Gallery and extend enormous gratitude to everyone who contributed to these moments and this digital display. Michael Sheen: My Game Changing Moment ... National Portrait Gallery. St Martin's Place London, WC2H 0HE +44(0)20 7306 0055 Admission free. Donations welcome Open daily: 10. ...
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Founded in 1856 and located just off Trafalgar Square, the National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest collection of portraiture in the world, featuring famous men and women who have helped shape British history from the great Tudor courts to the present day, with contemporary portraits reflecting the diversity, inventiveness and multi ...
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Nestled in the heart of London’s bustling Trafalgar Square, the National Portrait Gallery offers a unique and captivating experience for art history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. As the world’s first portrait gallery, this cultural institution boasts an impressive collection of portraits, photographs, prints, and drawings that ...
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London is home to two iconic art institutions: the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Both galleries showcase incredible artworks, yet people tend to mix the two. If you’re still unsure which to include on your bucket list, this article should help.
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The National Portrait Gallery sits seconds away from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square, London. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856 and houses the world's largest collection of personalities and faces, from the late Middle Ages to the present day.
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Plan your visit to the National Portrait Gallery, London: check opening hours, plan your journey and find out more about access and facilities
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The National Portrait Gallery is a prestigious gallery just off Trafalgar Square in the very heart of London. It was founded in 1856 and it holds one of the largest collections of portraits in the world.
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Annabelle Selldorf (left) won the commission to remodel the Sainsbury Wing of London's National Gallery (rendering, right) in July 2021. The first stage of the project opens to the public in May ...
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National Portrait Gallery, London. Open daily from 10.30. Free admission. We look after the world’s greatest collection of portraits.
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Find tickets and view all prices and discounts for National Portrait Gallery in London and buy tickets online.
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The Gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. The Collection is displayed in London and in a number of locations around the United Kingdom, including several...
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The Gallery is home to the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. Search over 220,000 works, from the 8th century to the present day.
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This is the ultimate guide to the National Portrait Gallery in London. Explore a treasure trove of famous portraits, including renowned figures from British history, culture, and society. This guide covers all the must-see highlights and provides valuable tips for your visit.
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The independent minded Kröller-Müller was an early Van Gogh admirer; this show follows her museum’s generous loans to the National Gallery’s Van Gogh exhibition. JW
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Discover one of the most extensive collections of portraits in the world at The National Portrait Gallery. Founded in 1856, the world-famous gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits, using art to bring history to life and explore living today.
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Whether you're visiting in a group, want to discover our portraits in a guided tour, or prefer a digital guide to follow at your own pace, we have a range of options for touring the National Portrait Gallery.
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Art exhibitions, displays, talks, creative workshops and more at the National Portrait Gallery, London
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Gallery map. Pick up a free map to help you navigate the Collection, lifts, escalator, stairs, cafés, restaurant, shops and toilets or access our digital versions
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The National Portrait Gallery contains a large assortment of portraits - with a focus on British subjects and history (at least that's what I saw, anyway). In exploring the galleries, I got a brief lesson in the people behind periods of British history, which I enjoyed.
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