Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon
- Artist: Thomas Ganter
- Date: 2020
- Medium: oil on board
- Dimensions: 26 in. x 17 3/8 in. (660 mm x 440 mm) overall
- Portrays: Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
In this portrait, Thomas Ganter captures Baroness Doreen Lawrence in oil on board, a medium that gives the paint a rich depth and the edges a crisp clarity. The sitter sits directly before us, face centered and gaze steady; subtle light falls across her features, bringing out the texture of her clothing and the quiet dignity of her posture. Ganter chose gentle tones for the background so the focus remains on the Baroness herself.
This work was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery in 2021, and it celebrates Doreen Lawrence’s long‑standing campaigner role. She founded Stephen Lawrence Day to honour her son’s life and raise awareness of racial inequality—a commitment that lives at the heart of this portrait.
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Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon 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.
