A Breeze From Heaven: Biblical Fans
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- Included in entry
See 18th-century English and Dutch fans depicting biblical scenes, alongside contemporary takes by French maker Frederick Gay.
Events tagged "Classical Art"
Exhibitions
Flaming June
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- Free
See Frederic Leighton’s ‘Flaming June,’ displayed with works that inspired him and others he influenced, including Michaelangelo’s Taddei Tondo.
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers
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- £24.00
See Van Gogh’s iconic paintings, including ‘Starry Night over the Rhône’, alongside his rare sketches. Travel through scenes of vivid colour and poetic landscapes that defined his transformative years in France.
Monet and London. Views of the Thames
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- Sold out
See Claude Monet’s iconic Thames paintings, capturing London’s famous bridges and the Houses of Parliament in radiant, evocative colours.
Drawn to Blue: Artists’ use of blue paper
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- Included in entry
See a selection of historic artworks crafted on blue paper, featuring Renaissance to 18th-century pieces, showcasing unique light and dark contrasts.
Discover Constable & The Hay Wain
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- Free
A journey through the creation and evolution of ‘The Hay Wain’, comparing it with works by Morland, Mulready, and Blake, and examining its impact on modern views of the English landscape.
Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael
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- £19.00
See Italian Renaissance drawings by Michelangelo and Leonardo, showcasing their rivalry and influence on Raphael.
Medieval Multiplied: A Gothic Ivory and its Reproductions
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- Included in entry
See a 14th-century French ivory carving displayed alongside its various reproductions, from engravings to 3D prints, examining their impact on our art experiences.
Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature
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- Included in entry
See over 60 of Frederic Leighton’s lesser-known landscape oil sketches from his travels, showcasing a new side of this Victorian artist.
The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence
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- £22.00
See treasured artworks from Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan, showcasing creativity from 1560 to 1660.
Elizabeth Legh: Lover of Musick & All Ingenious Things
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- Included in entry
Celebrate Elizabeth Legh’s legacy and her passion for Handel’s music, featuring a unique collection of his works and personal artifacts.
Parmigianino: The Vision of Saint Jerome
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- Free
See Parmigianino’s ‘The Madonna and Child with Saints’ after a decade, showcasing his Renaissance breakthroughs through original drawings and sketches.
Talks
Tim Richardson: The English Landscape Garden
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- £25.00
Tim Richardson discusses his new book on the dreamy, artistic English landscape gardens of the 18th century, featuring 20 iconic examples.
Culinary Landscapes: Talk and Tasting
- £20.00
Sample historic dishes from South West Asia and North Africa, researched by culinary historian Professor Daniel Newman, inspired by Frederic Leighton’s travels.
Lunchtime tour: A lasting legacy
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- Free
Join a guided walking tour highlighting artworks acquired through gifts in wills, showing how these donations have shaped the nation’s art collection over 200 years.
Battle, Ballads, Burning and the Bible: a new interpretation of ‘Sueno’s Stone’ at Forres
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- Free
Learn about a massive early medieval monument that’s over 6.5m high, revealing detailed carvings of historical events, newly interpreted through advanced research.
Curator talk: Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: Florence, c.1504
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- £15.00
Join Dr. Per Rumberg as he highlights Italian Renaissance art, focusing on the famed rivalry and works of Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael.
Friday Lates gallery talk: Constable and the political landscape
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- Free
A panel discusses the intersection of landscape, industry, and identity in Constable’s ‘The Hay Wain’, considering the political and patriotic undertones.
Pause with a painting: 'The Watering Place': Mindfulness session
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- Free
A mindfulness session uses a Gainsborough landscape to guide attendees in noticing shape, colour, and light, promoting a sense of calm and connectivity.
Women at the Piano: A History through Images
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- Free
Learn why French paintings of women at pianos became popular, tracing the trend from Renaissance to the 19th century, and what it reveals about society.
Timeless Treasures: Indian Jewellery
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- £18.00
A detailed discussion on the art and history of Indian jewellery with insights from experts Krishna Choudhary and Susan Stronge, moderated by Vivienne Becker.
