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About the painting

The National Gallery acquired 'The Red Boy', also known by its full title, 'Portrait of Charles William Lambton (1818-31)' by Sir Thomas Lawrence, in 2021. 

It was acquired with Art Fund support with a contribution from the Wolfson Foundation. 

Learn more about the painting and why it has become a British icon. 

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