On International Youth Day, Tate and the National Portrait Gallery announce a national tour of William Dobson’s Self-Portrait c.1635-40. Jointly acquired in 2025 by Tate and the National Portrait Gallery, throughout 2027 the portrait will tour to Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery and Oxford’s Ashmolean before returning to London to be shown at the National Portrait Gallery. About The National Portrait GalleryFounded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits, using art to bring history to life and explore living today. Art Fund connects museums and people with great art and culture through funding, advocacy and initiatives, because access to art is vital for a healthy society. Independent and people-powered, Art Fund is supported by 148,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, as well as generous contributions from individuals, trusts and foundations.