To remagine an African Queen (2026) by Charmaine Watkiss, Limited Edition Print
The National Portrait Gallery is delighted to collaborate on a new limited edition print with British artist Charmaine Watkiss and Counter Editions.
The edition is based on To reimagine an African Queen, on display in the Gallery as part of the Artists First: Contemporary Perspectives on Portraiture display.
Watkiss’ practice explores Caribbean botanical histories and matrilineal healing traditions. She draws from archives to construct narrative responses and uses her own likeness to channel a multitude of strong female archetypes to create “memory stories”.
A limited edition lithograph of 75, with 15 colour screen printed overlays and hand-applied 24 carat gold leaf and coloured pencil embellishments on Somerset Satin White 300gsm
Each edition is signed, numbered and dated by the artist.
About the Artist:
Charmaine Watkiss (b. 1964, London) is a British artist known for her works exploring the botanical legacy of the Caribbean and tracing the lineage to Africa. Informed by detailed archival research, she reimagines the women through whom such knowledge of plants and their properties has been handed down, using her own likeness to tell these collectively experienced ‘memory stories’.
Dimensions:
68.5 x 54.5 cm (27 x 21.5 in)
Features:
Edition of 75
Signed, numbered and dated by the artist
Unframed print
Composition:
Lithograph with 15 colour screenprinted overlays and hand-applied 24 carat gold leaf and coloured pencil embellishments on Somerset Satin White 300gsm
Produced by:
Counter Editions
Country of Origin:
Margate, UK
