National Portrait Gallery
Also known as National Portrait Gallery, London
London gallery of portraits of famous British people, opened in 1856.
At a glance
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- The National Portrait Gallery in London houses portraits of historically important and famous British people.
- When it opened in 1856 it was arguably the first national public gallery dedicated to portraits.
- It moved in 1896 to St Martin's Place, next to the National Gallery, and is a non-departmental public body.
Key facts
- Opened
- 18561
- Building
- St Martin's Place, off Trafalgar Square, from 18961
- Outposts
- Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire; Montacute House, Somerset1
People
Before
Led by until 2002
Charles Saumarez Smith (director) 2
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