Tate and National Portrait Gallery Acquire Rare William Dobson Self-Portrait for Public Collection
Friday, March 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Tate and the National Portrait Gallery have completed the joint acquisition of a rare self-portrait by William Dobson, dating from 1635-1640. The work is currently on display at Tate Britain, where it has been reunited with Dobson’s 'Portrait of the Artist’s Wife' for the first time since 1948. The painting will remain at Tate Britain until late 2026 before embarking on a national tour and arriving at the National Portrait Gallery in 2028.
- Artists: William Dobson, Peter Lely, Godfrey Kneller
- People: Maria Balshaw, Victoria Siddall, Eilish McGuinness, Jenny Waldman
- Museums: Tate Britain, National Portrait Gallery
- Locations: London, Yorkshire
Photo by Merve Sehirli Nasir on Unsplash
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