Catherine, Princess of Wales
- Artist: Paolo Roversi
- Date: 2021
- Medium: Platinum palladium print
- Dimensions: 23 5/8 in. x 16 7/8 in. (600 mm x 430 mm) paper size; 19 5/8 in. x 13 in. (500 mm x 330 mm) image size
- Portrays: Catherine, Princess of Wales
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
In front of you is a platinum‑palladium print by Paolo Roversi, taken in 2021 and released to mark Her Royal Highness’s 40th birthday in January 2022. You’ll notice that Catherine sits in profile, her face lit with gentle light that catches the subtle angles of her cheekbones. A delicate crown of pearls frames her hairline, while simple earrings and a ring add understated glamour. The portrait feels almost tactile; the metallic print gives the skin a luminous sheen that makes the jewels seem to glow from within. Roversi’s technique captures this moment with crisp detail, allowing you to see every subtle line of expression as if she were right there in front of you.
See it in person
Catherine, Princess of Wales is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
