Offer now expired: Thomas Lawrence: Regency Power and Brilliance at the National Portrait Gallery

Thomas Lawrence was the greatest British portrait painter of his generation and one of the most celebrated artists in Europe in the early decades of the nineteenth century. Regency Power and Brilliance at the National Portrait Gallery the first UK exhibition of Lawrence's work for over thirty years, presents 54 works and provides a fresh understanding of his career. A key figure in the history of British art, Lawrence created a lasting image of the vibrant and luxurious Regency period with dazzling brushwork and an innovative use of colour. This exhibition includes his greatest paintings and drawings, from stunning early works such as the beautiful full-length painting of actress Elizabeth Farren to majestic images created at the height of his fame, such as Pope Pius VII and the Earl of Aberdeen. The exhibition runs from the 21 October 2010 – 23 January 2011. For more information visit www.npg.org.uk. Please note: The gallery is closed 24-26 December, and will close at 7pm on 31 December. Take up this offer Offer now expired Help with Offers and Events • Extra is available as a free trial for all readers throughout 2010 • You need to have joined Extra in order to see the redemption pages. You can sign up here • You will need to be signed in at the top of the screen to be able to take up any offer or book tickets