Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson

Sitterback to top

• Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (1950-), Business executive and entrepreneur. Sitter associated with 7 portraits.

Artistback to top

• David Stefan Mach (1956-), Sculptor. Artist of 1 portrait, Sitter in 3 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Since making a submarine out of tyres in 1983, the Scottish artist David Mach has acquired a reputation for his witty and inventive use of unusual materials. This portrait includes numerous postcards of the Gallery's self-portrait by Dame Laura Knight.

Related worksback to top

• NPG 4839: Dame Laura Knight with model, Ella Louise Naper ('Self Portrait') (appears within the portrait)

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Howgate, Sarah; Nairne, Sandy, A Guide to Contemporary Portraits, 2009, p. 5
• Parris, Matthew, Heroes and Villains: Scarfe at the National Portrait Gallery, 2003 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 30 September 2003 to 4 April 2004), p. 46
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 74

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Icons and Idols: Commissioning Contemporary Portraits (2 March 2006 - 18 June 2006)

Subject/Themeback to top

• Commissions - Paintings and Drawings