
A monumental sepia-toned portrait of Sir Richard Branson, painted live by Peter Engels during an interview in Antwerp and personally co-signed by Branson.
ArtistPeter EngelsMediumAcrylic on canvasSize (W x H) 200 x 100 cmPriceart@peterengels.eu
In a rare moment of direct access, Sir Richard Branson modelled live for Peter Engels during an interview in Antwerp, Belgium. The portrait was created before an audience of 1,600 guests, including international press, politicians, business students and entrepreneurs.
As Branson spoke about entrepreneurship, vision and business life, Engels captured his presence in real time using his signature sepia-toned palette knife technique. The result is a monumental close-up portrait that carries the energy of the live event and the immediacy of the encounter.
Measuring 200 x 100 cm, the painting presents Branson with striking scale and intensity. The Antwerp skyline in the background anchors the work to the city and to the specific moment in which it was created.
At the end of the interview, Sir Richard Branson personally co-signed the canvas in the upper left corner. This direct connection between sitter and artwork gives the painting a rare provenance and makes it one of Peter Engels’ most distinctive live portrait works.
Was the Richard Branson portrait painted live?
Yes. Peter Engels painted the portrait live during an interview with Sir Richard Branson in Antwerp, Belgium, before an audience of 1,600 guests.
Did Richard Branson sign the painting?
Yes. Sir Richard Branson personally co-signed the canvas in the upper left corner after the interview.
What technique did Peter Engels use for the portrait?
Peter Engels created the portrait in his signature sepia-toned style using the palette knife technique.
How large is the Richard Branson painting?
The canvas measures approximately two metres wide, giving the portrait a monumental presence.
Where was the painting created?
The portrait was created live in Antwerp, Belgium, during an interview event with Sir Richard Branson.