Commissions
The National Portrait Gallery commissions about six portraits a year as part of its commitment to collecting portraits of those who have made an important contribution to British history and culture. Over the last twenty-five years, it has commissioned some 140 portrait paintings, sculptures, drawings and works in mixed media, about six a year, as well as many photographs. These portraits now form the backbone of the contemporary displays.
Commissioning portraits
Information about the commissioning process, including choosing a subject, working with the artist and creating the resulting portrait.
Photographs commissions
The history of commissioning photographs for the Gallery's collections.
Commissions: New Media
A search results listing of new media portraits commissioned by the Gallery.
Commissions: Paintings and Drawings
A search results listing of paintings and drawings commissioned by the Gallery.
Commissions: Photographs
A search results listing of photographs commissioned by the Gallery.
Photographic Collections Photographs
Commissions: Sculpture
A search results listing of sculptures commissioned by the Gallery.
