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A selection of portraits depicting strong shadows or striking usages of light and shade. See also: 'Chandeliers' (Accessory).

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Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, after Hans Holbein the Younger - NPG 1727

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex

after Hans Holbein the Younger
oil on panel, early 17th century, based on a work of 1532-1533
On display in Room 1 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1727

Henrietta Maria, by Unknown artist, background by  Hendrik van Steenwyck - NPG 1247

Henrietta Maria

by Unknown artist, background by Hendrik van Steenwyck
oil on canvas, circa 1635
On display in Room 4 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1247

Francis Hayman; Grosvenor Bedford, by Francis Hayman - NPG 217

Francis Hayman; Grosvenor Bedford

by Francis Hayman
oil on canvas, circa 1748-1750
On display in Room 9 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 217

George Frideric Handel, by Thomas Hudson - NPG 3970

George Frideric Handel

by Thomas Hudson
oil on canvas, 1756
On display in Room 18 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 3970

Thomas Hood, by Unknown artist - NPG 855

Thomas Hood

by Unknown artist
oil on millboard, circa 1832-1834
NPG 855

Charles Dickens, by Daniel Maclise - NPG 1172

Charles Dickens

by Daniel Maclise
oil on canvas, 1839
On display in Room 21 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1172

George Bradshaw, by Richard Evans - NPG 2201

George Bradshaw

by Richard Evans
oil on canvas, 1841
On display in Room 17 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 2201