Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920
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Trace the struggle and success of female artists from Tudor times to the First World War, featuring over 150 artworks that redefine traditional gender roles in art.
Events tagged "Classical Art"
Exhibitions
Out Shopping: The Dresses of Marion and Maud Sambourne (1880-1910)
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- Included in entry
View a unique collection of Victorian dresses from Marion and Maud Sambourne, showcasing top dressmakers from 1880-1910.
Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look
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Two of David Hockney’s paintings are showcased alongside Piero della Francesca’s ‘The Baptism of Christ’, reflecting influences and admirations throughout Hockney’s career.
Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking
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- £20.00
View over 75 prints by the Yoshida family, tracing two centuries of evolving Japanese printmaking styles, from nostalgic landscapes to modern abstracts.
A Breeze From Heaven: Biblical Fans
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- Included in entry
See 18th-century English and Dutch fans with Old Testament scenes and 21st-century French ‘Adam and Eve’ fans.
Flaming June
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- Free
See Leighton’s ‘Flaming June’, back in London after 128 years, with other works showing his artistic influence and development.
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.
Monet and London. Views of the Thames
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See paintings by Claude Monet featuring stunning views of the Thames, capturing its mysterious light and radiant colours from his 1900s London series.
Discover Constable & The Hay Wain
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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.
Keith Piper & Rex Whistler
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Two contrasting artworks, a 1920s mural and a modern film installation, spark dialogue on interacting with historical art pieces.
The Courtauld Gallery
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See masterpieces from Renaissance to the 20th century, including famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Manet and Van Gogh.
Talks
The Funerary Monument of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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Dr. Khan explores Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s funerary monument, focusing on its design and Sikh architectural features from the 19th century in Punjab.
'Orientalism' and the Painting of Fantasy
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Dr Matthew Morgan analyses Orientalist paintings from the 19th century, revealing the racial and gender stereotypes they propagate.
Friday Lates: Michael Glover: Vincent's poets
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Michael Glover reads from his poetry collection, linking Van Gogh’s paintings with poetic insights on the artist’s passion for literature.
Friday Lates Gallery tour: The language of flowers
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- Free
Join Alex Bowie and Bethan Durie on a guided tour interpreting floriography within European artworks, focusing on both decorative and symbolic interpretations.
Looking for Leonardo: A Renaissance Puzzle
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- £23.00
Assistant Curator Lucy West examines paintings once attributed to icons like Leonardo da Vinci, uncovering unique Renaissance stories.
Artistic Patronage at Ranjit Singh’s Court
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- £16.00
Learn about the artifacts and life at Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s court, including accounts from both European visitors and his chronicler.
Flora Yukhnovich and Katy Hessel in Conversation
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- £16.00
Hear from Flora Yukhnovich, Dr Xavier Bray, and author Katy Hessel as they discuss the impact of contemporary and Rococo art on perceptions of women artists.
Black Genius: Science, Race, and the Extraordinary Portrait of Francis Williams
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- £15.00
Learn about a unique 18th-century portrait of Francis Williams, showcasing the scholar in wig and surrounded by books, and its elusive backstory.
