Primary Collection

The Primary Collection contains more than 12,700 portraits. Of these, over 4,100 are paintings, sculptures and miniatures. In addition, there are over 8,500 light-sensitive works on paper, shown on a rotating basis to avoid excessive light exposure and thus to minimise deterioration and fading.

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