Writers Revealed tells the stories of the best-loved writers in English literature, investigating their enduring appeal from the sixteenth century to today through the collections of the National Portrait Gallery and the British Library... Zobraziť viac
A unique collective portrait of the United Kingdom during the national lockdown of 2020... Zobraziť viac
Michael Jackson, one of the most successful recording artists of all time, also has the distinction of being the most depicted cultural figure; an inspiration for an extraordinary array of leading artists – from Andy Warhol and ... Zobraziť viac
The National Portrait Gallery is home to more than a quarter of a million photographs that provide a fascinating commentary... Zobraziť viac
100 Pioneering Women presents a selection of images of remarkable women , who have defied the expectations of their gender... Zobraziť viac
Edvard Munch Portraits brings together 80 of Munch’s most significant portraits, showcasing the wide array of styles, techniques and mediums that he employed. Edvard Munch (1863 – 1944) is widely regarded as one of the great artists of the nineteenth... Zobraziť viac
Francesca Woodman and Julia Margaret Cameron: Portraits to Dream In draws parallels between two of the most significant practitioners in the history of photography, presenting fresh research, rare vintage prints, and previously unseen archival works... Zobraziť viac
This book, which accompanies the first major exhibition devoted to David Hockney's drawings inover 20 years,will explore Hockney as a draughtsman from the 1950s to now, with a focus on himself, his family and friends... Zobraziť viac
Featuring works from the 1950s onwards, this book explores Francis Bacon’s deep connection to portraiture and how he challenged traditional definitions of the genre. From his responses to portraiture by earlier artists, to large-scale paintings... Zobraziť viac
This book highlights the most interesting and important portraits of Queen Elizabeth II that are held in the Collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. With just under 1,000 portraits of Elizabeth II... Zobraziť viac
This book explores Francis Bacon’s deep connection to portraiture and how he challenged traditional definitions of the genre. From his responses to portraiture by earlier artists, to large-scale paintings memorialising lost lovers, works from private... Zobraziť viac
Published in celebration of the Hollywood star’s 100th birthday and in association with the Marilyn Monroe estate, to accompany the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait celebrates Monroe’s enduring legacy as... Zobraziť viac
It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the extraordinary. David Bailey The portraits in this book have been personally selected by Bailey ... Zobraziť viac
Cindy Sherman is among the most influential artists of her generation. Using herself as model, wearing a range of costumes and portraying herself in invented situations, she interrogates the imagery employed by the mass media, ... Zobraziť viac
Jenny Saville’s large-scale depictions of the human form are a celebration of flesh and paint, figure and abstraction. Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting brings together works from across the artist’s career, ranging from pencil... Zobraziť viac
A virtuoso in capturing beauty, glamour, and star power, Cecil Beaton was an extraordinary force in the 20th century British and American creative scenes. Renowned as a photographer, fashion illustrator, costume designer and decorated writer, Beaton’s... Zobraziť viac
This highly illustrated publication provides in-depth context to Yevonde's images, considering their aesthetic and mythic references. Yevonde's portraits embody glorified tradition countered with a desire for the new... Zobraziť viac
The Face Magazine: Culture Shift celebrates The Face’s most iconic portraits from 1980–2004. It explores the magazine’s role in the evolution of style photography and its international and enduring impact on visual culture. The Face is the original, ... Zobraziť viac
Drawing into Painting reveals Lucian Freud’s lifelong focus on the human face and form, tracing the intimate dialogue between his sketches and paintings from the 1930s to the early 21st century. Lucian Freud (1922–2011) is celebrated as one of the... Zobraziť viac
