Oxford University's collection of portraits includes unique images of individuals from all walks of life including British and foreign monarchs, leaders of nations, scientists, writers, scholars and artists, who have shaped the history of the nation both from within these shores and in the world at large.
Now, for the first time, you can see a number of images from this unique collection online.
Portraits from the Examination Schools and Pembroke College have been digitized and catalogued as part of a one-year pilot project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), and a selection of these portraits are now available on open access at AHDS Visual Arts: http://www.vads.ahds.ac.uk/collections/OP.html
Dating from c.1450 to the present day, the collection includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, medals and photographs by celebrated artists and others of regional significance. Second in size only to the National Portrait Gallery's collection, which is the largest collection of portraits in the world, Oxford University's portrait collection complements that held in the National Portrait Gallery and is of world-wide interest and significance. Ultimately, the project aims to publish a catalogue of portraits throughout the University of Oxford and all its constituent colleges.
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