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<p>The footage for this video was shot in 2011 during the painting of Sir Mark Walport's portrait by the artist Tess Barnes (the picture was commissioned in honour of Walport's service to the Wellcome Trust). The video captures the artist's engaging style as she talks to her subject and shows Mark together with his wife in his home as the portrait is revealed.</p>

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