Ruth Borchard Collection
Skip to main content
  • Menu
  • Home
  • Collections
  • Self-Portrait Prize
  • What's On
  • Virtual Gallery
  • History
  • Contact
Instagram, opens in a new tab.
Join the mailing list
Send an email
Cart
0 items £
Checkout

Item added to cart

View cart & checkout
Continue shopping
Instagram, opens in a new tab.
Join the mailing list
Send an email
Menu
Collections

Collections

    • Original Collection

      Original Collection

      Between 1958 and 1971, Ruth Borchard collected one hundred self-portraits by British and British-based artists. These were mostly oil paintings, watercolours and gouaches, with a couple of lithographic prints, and one sculpted relief. Dating between 1921 and 1971, the vast majority were assembled between 1958 and 1966.

    • Early Collection

      Early Collection

      During her life Ruth kept a meticulous account of the artists she aspired to commission self-portraits from. Since Ruth's death the Collection have continuted to acquire those works. 

    • Next Generation Collection

      Next Generation Collection

      In 2011 the Ruth Borchard Collection launched a national Self-Portrait Prize. In addition to a winner being awarded the £10,000 Ruth Borchard Prize from the submissions a shortlist of works have been acquired for the Next Generation Collection. An ever expanding body of work the Next Generation Collection continues Ruth's project into the 21st century.

    • History of the Collection
      Viewing rooms

      History of the Collection

      Permanent The original Ruth Borchard Collection was a life-long project of writer and collector Ruth Borchard (1910-2000). It not only holds significant examples of many historically important artistic movements and styles...
Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2020 RUTH BORCHARD COLLECTION
Site by Artlogic
Join the mailing list
Send an email
Instagram, opens in a new tab.
Close

Join our Mailing List

Signup

We will process the personal data you have supplied to communicate with you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by clicking the link in our emails.