The Gallery is home to the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. Search over 220,000 works, from the 8th century to the present day.
Online collections
Reframing Narratives:
Women in Portraiture
A project to enhance the representation of women in the Collection and highlight their stories
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Themed groups
Take inspiration from our themed groups to start your Collection search
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Schools hub
Schools hub is the Gallery's new free online learning resource hub designed to support Art & Design and History through portraiture. It features more than 150 newly commissioned learning resources and videos, as well as details of our learning sessions for schools.
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Much of our Collection is available to buy as high quality prints. Available in a range of sizes and framing options for as little as £6.
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