Advertisement

What makes a good portrait?

It has been a week of controversy in the world of art with King Charles III’s new official port...

Share this article

15.01 22 May 2024


What makes a good portrait?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.01 22 May 2024


It has been a week of controversy in the world of art with King Charles III’s new official portrait, stirring some conversation with many claiming it looks ‘hellish’. Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart’s portrait has also sparked debates as she has demanded her portrait be removed from the National Gallery of Australia.  

Joining Seán to discuss what makes a good portrait is Kathleen James-Chakraborty, Professor of Art History University College Dublin. 

Image: Jonathan Yeo


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

Do we overcommit at Christmas?

00:06:37

Do we overcommit at Christmas?

Moncrieff

00:06:37


Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

00:08:40

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Moncrieff

00:08:40


Ireland’s oldest cat found in...

00:10:47

Ireland’s oldest cat found in Co. Clare cave

Moncrieff

00:10:47


Jakarta named world’s most pop...

00:08:23

Jakarta named world’s most populous city

Moncrieff

00:08:23