132nd Annual Exhibition From The Royal Society Of Portrait Painters In May 2023
On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts magazine in the UK“, The Royal Society Of Portrait Painters ’ 132nd Annual Exhibition, which will be held in May at Mall Galleries, London.
The Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
The prestigious and historic show, which was first held in 1891, is the largest and most significant celebration of contemporary portrait painting in Europe. It will feature approximately 230 beautiful portraits that have been expertly curated by artist members of the RP.
Visitors will also be able to order their own portraits from the exhibiting artists, and many of the portraits that will be on display will be available for purchase by the general public.
Artists from all over the world submit portraits for consideration for the RP’s Annual Exhibition, where they compete for ￡40,000 in prizes. The number of entries to the exhibition this year was almost 3,500, up from 2,800 the previous year, with 1,208 coming from outside the UK.?
Pictures to be shown incorporate artworks, drawings and unique prints from both UK and global craftsmen with work by anticipated specialists displayed close by laid out RP individuals. The current year’s Yearly Show subject is ‘clothing’ and there will likewise be a unique presentation of pictures from Girton School, College of Cambridge.
Anthony Connolly
Since last year, painter Anthony Connolly PRP has been elected president of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. Anthony stated regarding this year’s Annual Exhibition that portraiture is not just for the titled, dons, and captains of industry.
Numerous painters have created portraits of a variety of people; subjects address each piece of contemporary society. That delicate balance between the painter’s subject and the material is a huge and enduring fascination.