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Michael Caine puts on a close display with his wife Shakira as they attend Lincoln Townley's art exhibition in Somerset House

Published: 15:24 EST, 2 June 2016 | Updated: 16:36 EST, 2 June 2016

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His critically-acclaimed paintings have garnered praise from some of the biggest names in entertainment.

And Lincoln Townley's Icons art exhibition in Somerset House, London, was attended by one of the UK's most revered actors Sir Michael Caine and his wife Shakira, on Thursday night.

The award-winning actor, previously described Townley as 'the next Andy Warhol', and looked thrilled to see the artist's portrait of him on display in the iconic venue.

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A true icon: Lincoln Townley's Icons art exhibition in Somerset House, London, was attended by one of the UK's most revered actors, Sir Michael Caine, and his wife Shakira on Thursday night

The 83-year-old appeared relaxed in a zipped up black jacket, suit trousers and leather shoes as he stood with one arm around his wife, 69, and the other tucked in his pocket.

Sir Michael clearly has an affinity for Lincoln's work, and the pair conversed in the exhibition space with the latter talking the star through his work.

They then made their way to the side of Michael's portrait for a snap which saw The Italian Job star flash a broad grin.

Work of art: The award-winning actor, previously described Townley (right) as 'the next Andy Warhol', and looked thrilled to see the artist's portrait of him on display in the iconic venue

Supportive: The 83-year-old appeared relaxed in a zipped up black jacket, suit trousers and leather shoes as he stood between Shakira and Lincoln

The colourful painting consists of Michael at two differing stages of his career: the beginning and the present day.

According to Lincoln's website: 'The present Michael Caine shares the canvas with his younger self, yet it is the older man that dominates the painting as the young actor looms as a vanishing presence over his shoulder.

'The effect is to create a sense of the accumulated skill and wisdom of one of the greatest creative lives of the twentieth century as we see the depth and power of the man behind the many roles he has made his own.'

Deep in conversation: Sir Michael clearly has an affinity for Lincoln's work, and the pair conversed in the exhibition space with the latter talking the star through his work

Revered: Lincoln's critically-acclaimed paintings have garnered praise from some of the biggest names in entertainment

Capturing the essence of a legend: The colourful painting consists of Michael at two differing stages of his career: the beginning and the present day

Acting royalty: Michael is just one of a series of A-listers including Charlie Sheen, Al Pacino, Nick Nolte, Gary Oldman who have praised Lincoln's work

Also at the exhibit was Lincoln's wife Denise Welch, 58, who looked in fine spirits as she caught up with pals Carol McGiffin, 56, and Jenny Powell, 48.

Denise sported a healthy bronze complexion and put on a stylish display in a co-ordinated ensemble.

Typically bubbly, the actress couldn't stop smiling during the event. Carol raised a glass of bubbly as she planted a kiss on her friend's cheek, and the pair shared smiles as they posed with their arms around each other.

Loose women: Also at the exhibit was Lincoln's wife Denise Welch, 58, who looked in fine spirits as she caught up with pals Carol McGiffin, 56, and Jenny Powell, 48

Looking good: Age-defying Jenny looked stunning in a floral dress with knee-high black leather boots

Pucker up: Carol raised a glass of bubbly as she planted a kiss on her friend's cheek

Age-defying Jenny looked stunning in a floral dress with knee-high black leather boots as she posed beside her pal.

A-listers Charlie Sheen, Al Pacino, Nick Nolte, Gary Oldman and Mickey Rourke have all commissioned portraits by Lincoln in the knowledge his troubled past helps him reflect theirs.

His extraordinary ascent began last Christmas when he was contacted by Ramon Estevez asking him to paint his brother Charlie Sheen, the Two And A Half Men star who has had his own documented battle with drink and drugs.