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10-minute talks: Anthony van Dyck's 'Equestrian Portrait of Charles I'

The muscular horse, the shiny armour, what's this portrait really saying and why?

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What you need to know about Gauguin’s portraits

We answer some questions about Gauguin's portraits and self portraits

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Francisco de Goya's 'Portrait of Dona Isabel de Porcel': A Question of Attribution

Issued September 2015

Rarely seen Picasso portrait goes on display at the National Gallery

Issued July 2012

Behind the scenes in Conservation: Cleaning 150-year-old varnish from a Frans Hals portrait

Paul Ackroyd cleans a portrait that has not been restored since 1876

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National Gallery and the British Public are rightful owners of Portrait of Greta Moll

Issued September 2017

Unexpected views: Alketa Xhafa Mripa on Artemisia Gentileschi's self portrait

Conceptual artist Alketa Xhafa Mripa talks to Rev Dr Ayla Lepine about Artemisia's 'Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria' in relation to the art and religion research theme, Crossing Borders

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Why did Queen Charlotte not like this portrait of herself?

Dear gentle reader, we note that Queen Charlotte despised this portrait of herself. As Bridgerton returns to our screens with season three, pray watch curator Jon King as he recounts the story behind this portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence.

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Leaving a legacy: Gentileschi's Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Discover how this rare masterpiece was bought with the support from multiple trusts and individuals, including a legacy from the late Mrs Mollie W. Vickers

William Beechey