My Favourite Painting

Giles Coren picks 'an oil sketch gone wrong' by his school friend Jonathan Yeo.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 25 September 23

Carmel Allen, managing director of Tate, chooses an unforgettable image from one of the Scottish Colourists.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 18 September 23

The explorer Levison Wood chooses a dramatic portrait of war dating back 150 years.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 11 September 23

Claire German of the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, chooses an incomparable Tudor portrait of one of the great men of his time: Holbein's portrait of Thomas Cromwell.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 4 September 23

The art dealer Anthony Mould chooses a rarity: a human portrait by Stubbs.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 28 August 23

Miranda Rock of the Burghley horse trials chooses a floral masterpiece bought almost 350 years ago by two of her ancestors.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 21 August 23

The historian MOK O’Keeffe chooses a portrait which hangs in one of London's great houses.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 7 August 23

The designer Graham Lloyd-Brunt picks a calming and peaceful image.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 31 July 23

Freya Simms of LAPADA chooses an exotic 17th century image.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 24 July 23

Oliver Spencer of Favourbrook picks a painting of cricket with colours 'to sear into your eyes, burn into the retinas.'

By Charlotte Mullins Published 17 July 23

Designer Matthew Williamson chooses an abstract modern piece that contrasts with his professional style.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 10 July 23

Will Fisher of Jamb chooses a huge and dramatic Rubens.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 3 July 23

The chef and restauranteur Skye Gyngell chooses an uplifting modern piece.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 26 June 23

EA Festival founder Joanne Ooi picks a bold image that's a mix of acrylic, ink and oil paint on canvas.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 19 June 23

The poet and artist Christopher Jackson chooses 'a macabre picture, with marvellous details': Chatterton by Henry Wallis.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 5 June 23

John Chatfeild-Roberts of the British Sporting Art Trust chooses a classic Munnings image.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 15 May 23

The photographer Henry Dallal, a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II, chooses a modern take on an ancient Persian image.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 8 May 23

The award-winning writer chooses a beautiful landscape.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 24 April 23

The CLA president chooses a magical landscape.

By Charlotte Mullins Published 17 April 23