100 Portraits : National Portrait Gallery

The collections of the National Portrait Gallery, which consist of more than 11,000 paintings, sculptures and works on paper and over a quarter of a million photographs, provide a fascinating commentary on British history and culture, addressing questions of identity and achievement and promoting engagement with portraiture in all media. With an introduction from the gallery's director, this book provides an insight into the most extensive collection of portraits in the world and the influential sitters and artists within it.