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Diana (née Bridgeman), Lady Abdy (1907-1967), Fashion leader; wife of Sir Robert Henry Abdy; daughter of 5th Earl of Bradford. 15 Portraits Hariot (née Alston), Lady Abdy (1819-1877), Wife of Sir ...

The online database contains information on over 220,000 works, 150,000 of which are illustrated; the National Portrait Gallery's collection includes over 350,000 works. We update the database daily.

Raphael Tuck & Sons (active 1866-1959), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 263 portraits.

Seating in the Ondaatje Wing Theatre is tiered. There are staircases on either side of the raked stalls. Both staircases have wall-mounted handrails running the entire length of the stairs. The ...

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Join us for a special teachers' evening with a focus on photography. This evening event includes the chance to learn about the photography programme for schools, network with fellow teachers and hear ...

Born in London in 1906, Amy was one of the eight children of John and Caroline Barbour-James. The family relocated to London from British Guiana (present-day Guyana) in 1905, while her father worked ...

Painter, printmaker and designer, best known for the compelling realism of his portraits. He learnt painting from his father, Hans Holbein the Elder, and worked in Basle, Switzerland, before moving to ...

Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 126 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits. John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 ...

The combination of rugged hair, craggy face and polished finish make this an unusual bust, but one that captures Wyatt's noted good-humour and energy.

Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), Photographer, designer and writer. Artist or producer associated with 1114 portraits, Sitter associated with 360 portraits.