Antony Williams

The artist Antony Williams (Kingston Surrey, 1964) is one of the greatest exponents of young contemporary English realism, whose work is based on the great mastery of drawing. His scope varies, as his work includes from small portraits where he achieves a great feeling of intimacy, to large nudes that increase the impact and monumentality of the image. He studied at Farnham College of Art and Portsmouth University, and was introduced to traditional techniques through his friendship with a 19th century restorer of paintings with whom he studied. He has had numerous collective exhibitions, mostly in London, and individual ones in London, Barcelona and Madrid. A turning point in his career was marked by the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (1996), made thanks to winning the competition organized by the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 1991. It is a painting that generated some controversy due to its crude realism. His work can be found in the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (London), National Portrait Gallery (London), Tate Modern (London), Queen's College and in the most important English, Irish and American private collections. He is a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.