National Portrait Gallery

(2 Ratings)

Pictures of the historical and famous

An 1856 institution still going strong, the popular National Portrait Gallery displays paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs by international artists and photographers. The vast collection includes more than 160,000 portraits of British people or those who have made a contribution to British culture, from the 16th century to the present day. Artists range from Rembrandt and Gainsborough to Warhol and Marc Quinn, with subjects ranging from Walter Raleigh, T.S. Eliot, Samuel Beckett,...

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Reviews

stevenlavigne

Over a year ago

There are so many treasures here! The first time I was there, I saw an exhibit on Children's writers titled from Beatrix Potter to Harry Potter. I love wandering through the galleries and visiting so many greats: Gilbert and Sullivan, Jane Austen, The Brontes, Charles Dickens, Anna Neagle and others. The room that honors Queen Victoria is a highlight! There's nothing quite like the National Portrait Gallery.

daynegrant

First to Review

Over a year ago

A good place to find a portrait.

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