Michael Landy
2 of 3 portraits by Michael Landy
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Michael Landy
by Michael Landy
pencil, 2008
27 1/2 in. x 19 5/8 in. (700 mm x 500 mm)
Purchased, 2009
Primary Collection
NPG 6874
Sitterback to top
- Michael Landy (1963-), Artist. Sitter in 3 portraits, Artist or producer of 3 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Michael Landy (1963-), Artist. Artist or producer of 3 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
This portraitback to top
This self-portrait is one of a series of portrait drawings, of friends and fellow artists. Landy recalls that some 'found it disconcerting having to sit so close to me... They found my concentration face rather off-putting and said I looked angry.'
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Michael Landy: Art World Portraits (5 February 2011 - 31 July 2011)
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