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Elton John Family Portrait Debuts at National Portrait Gallery
3 Mar
Summary
- A family portrait of Elton John, his husband, and sons is now on display.
- The photograph captures the family with their two dogs at their home.
- The portrait marks the opening of Catherine Opie's exhibition 'To Be Seen'.
A significant family portrait of Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish, alongside their sons Zachary and Elijah, has been revealed at London's National Portrait Gallery. The photograph, taken by Catherine Opie, also features the family's two Labradors, Joseph and Jacob, at their Old Windsor residence.
This unveiling coincides with the opening of the exhibition 'Catherine Opie: To Be Seen,' highlighting Opie's distinguished career. The National Portrait Gallery aims to showcase individuals who have shaped UK history and culture. The Furnish-John family portrait is celebrated not only for Elton John's musical achievements but also for his and David's humanitarian work and the family they have built.
Sir Elton has previously spoken about dedicating more time to his children following the conclusion of his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour. He expressed concerns about not being present for his sons' future milestones, like weddings, prompting reflections on his health and mortality, which deeply affected David.
