We have successfully completed the appeal to acquire the cast, Self, by Marc Quinn. We are very grateful for all the donations we have received and for the generous support from the Art Fund and the ...

Abdulmecid I succeeded his father Mahmud II in 1839, becoming the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. During his reign, he promoted a number of reforms most notably in the Army which benefited from a ...

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Join our free monthly session for Under 5s. Explore the gallery and the collection with your family through stories, songs and making activities.

Join our free monthly session for Under 5s. Explore the gallery and the collection with your family through stories, songs and making activities.

Featuring more than 55 works from the 1950s onwards, this exhibition will explore Francis Bacon’s deep connection to portraiture and how he challenged traditional definitions of the genre. From his ...

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James Northcote (1746-1831), Painter; pupil and biographer of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Artist or producer associated with 106 portraits, Sitter associated with 24 portraits.

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