Past appeals
Appeal: Contemporary explorations: Marc Quinn's blood head
Unconventional, innovative and challenging, Self, known as the 'blood head,' is one of Quinn's most important and influential works.
Lady Dacre Appeal
Hans Eworth's portrait is one of the great gems of Tudor portraiture, in immaculate condition for an early panel.
John Donne Appeal
As the most significant and well-known portrait of the acclaimed metaphysical poet this painting is of outstanding national importance.
Duchess of Cleveland Appeal
An outstanding portrait of one of the most significant figures at the court of King Charles II.
John Fletcher Appeal
The only known portrait from life of one of the most successful and prolific playwrights of the Jacobean period.
A Victorian reformer: Mary Seacole Appeal
The only known painting identified as Mary Seacole and shows her wearing the three medals which she was awarded for her service.
An industrial pioneer: Sir Richard Arkwright Appeal
This newly rediscovered portrait is a compelling image of one of the giants of the Industrial Revolution.
