The National Portrait Gallery in London offers its visitors the history of England through the likenesses of its people. Celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, the National Portrait Gallery presents an impressive compendium of portraits unrivaled by the capital city's other world-renowned art institutions.
The museum's new exhibition, entitled "Master Drawings Unveiled: 25 Years of Major Acquisitions," which launched on 27 August pays homage to this rich assortment of world-class drawings that span the course of history.
Capitalizing on the versatility of the charcoal medium, South African artist Nic De Jesus plays powerfully with atmospheric perspective in his work, blending his photographer's eye with his innate innovative approach to artistic production.
There are few names as synonymous with the Art Nouveau era as Alphonse Mucha. Born of Bohemian spirit near the midpoint of the 19th century, Mucha would go on to revolutionize artistic production by fully embracing the age of Art Nouveau design through the myriad projects he undertook.