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National Portrait Gallery Commissions First Painted Portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge

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Jan
2013
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The first official portrait of Prince William’s wife Catherine was unveiled Friday at a London gallery where it was hailed by its subject as “amazing” but slammed by some critics. The National Portrait Gallery commissioned award-winning artist Paul Emsley to … Continue reading  

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Displays Drawing Portraiture Exhibition

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Nov
2012
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When the word portrait is mentioned, many immediately think of oil paintings of faces. The National Portrait Gallery is committed to expanding visitors’ ideas of portraiture through its programs, including the ongoing series of “Portraiture Now” exhibitions. Through “Portraiture Now: … Continue reading  

Winston Churchill at His Darkest Hour…Favorite Painting on Loan to National Portrait Gallery

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Nov
2012
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The National Portrait Gallery has been lent a major portrait of Winston Churchill, a rarely seen life-size painting by William Orpen, one of Britain’s most significant portrait painters and war artists. It goes on display at the Gallery from tomorrow, … Continue reading  

Royal Portraits by Mario Testino on Display Together at British National Portrait Gallery

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Oct
2012
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Photographs of the Royal Family, taken by Mario Testino between 2003 and 2010 are being shown together for the first time at the National Portrait Gallery. The eight portraits on display include the official engagement portraits of the Duke and … Continue reading  

Mark Cavendish and Boris Johnson Among 40 New Portraits of London 2012 Stars

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Jul
2012
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Striking new portraits of Mark Cavendish, Boris Johnson and Anish Kapoor were unveiled today Thursday 19 July 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery, as part of its new exhibition Road to 2012: Aiming High, by its patron, HRH The Duchess … Continue reading  

“One Life: Amelia Earhart” Opens at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

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Jun
2012
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Amelia Earhart, known as “Lady Lindy,” was an aviation pioneer, and her fame extended far beyond her flying feats. In addition to setting aviation records, she founded a pilots’ organization for women called The Ninety-Nines, was a member of the … Continue reading  

“1812: A Nation Emerges” at the National Portrait Gallery Tells a Story of a Forgotten War

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Jun
2012
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The War of 1812 is regarded as a relatively small war that barely registers in the minds of today’s Americans or in British history books. However, for the United States, this small war had great consequences. When it began, the … Continue reading  

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Director Martin E. Sullivan Announces Departure

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May
2012
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Martin E. Sullivan, director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, announced that he will step down as director of the museum at the end of May due to health reasons. Sullivan will then take on the new role as senior … Continue reading  

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Opens Exhibition of Women of Achievement

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Apr
2012
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At the time of the American Revolution with Great Britain, women did not share the same status or rights as men. They could not vote or hold political office, enjoyed few property rights, were not equal in marriage, and had … Continue reading  

Over 2 Million Annual Visitors at London’s National Gallery, Highest Ever

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Mar
2012
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The National Portrait Gallery today welcomed its two millionth visitors – a milestone which sets up the highest annual figures in the Gallery’s history when they are published at the end of the month. The group of visitors through the … Continue reading