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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

National Portrait Gallery reveals shortlist for global painting prize

Painting, called Lying by the artist Catherine Chambers, shows a man seemingly asleep on a bed in an Arsenal shirt and jeans. The bedding is cotton-type cornflower blue; the walls are a French navy hue
Lying by Catherine Chambers is an exploration of vulnerability. Photograph: Catherine Chambers

The artists Isabella Watling, Antony Williams and Catherine Chambers have been shortlisted for the National Portrait Gallery’s annual painting prize.

In total, 50 portraits have been selected for final display as part of the competition, which is returning for its 42nd year with its new sponsors Herbert Smith Freehills. The winning artist will receive £35,000 – one of the largest prizes for any global arts competition.

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