Award-winning artist Paul Emsley created the large head and shoulders painting of the duchess set against his trademark dark background.
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| Artist Paul Emsley poses for photographers next to his newly commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London on Friday. |
Kate's painting was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery and, following her suggestion, depicts her natural, not official, persona.
The Duchess, who wore a burgundy dress by Whistles, was joined by her husband the Duke for a private viewing of the painting this morning before it goes on display to the public this afternoon.
The royal couple spent around 10 minutes looking at the portrait privately then met Emsley and his wife Susanne and daughter Marie.
Kate has been suffering from a rare form of pregnancy sickness but looked well and smiled as she chatted to the artist. Although the portrait has drawn some criticism from outsiders (for one thing, the artist changed the color of her eyes to better match her blouse),
The Duchess herself thought the painting is "just amazing", "I thought it was brilliant." she said
William also had high praise for the painting, saying: "It's beautiful, it's absolutely beautiful."
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