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The 17th-century battles of Louis XIII, the Franco-Prussian War, the First World War & more are all explored through art in our new print bay display 'War and Peace'. Tomorrow, learn more about the display with curator, Helen Cobby.
11.30am & 1.15pm | Free, no booking required.
Discover more about our latest print bay display 'War and Peace' with assistant curator Helen Cobby - who has curated the display, which features works of art from the 17th-century battles of Louis XIII to the First World War.
11.30am & 1.15pm | Free, no booking required.
Our latest print bay display 'War & Peace' is now open!
The display explores observations of conflict and its aftermath, from the 17th-century battles of Louis XIII to the First World War, and features artists including Manet, Daumier and Nevinson.
Free admission as always!
All good things must come to an end - and #DrawntoPerfection closes in 4 days! Come and see these beautiful drawings from the Royal Collection this weekend before they return home to Windsor Castle.
#barberinstitute #royalcollection #renaissanceart #baroqueart #hellobrum
We've all got to start somewhere, right? Tomorrow, learn where the Barber started through its first four acquisitions, including Lancret's luscious 'Lovers in a Landscape', with Alex Jolly, Learning and Engagement Assistant.
11.30am & 1.15pm | Free, no booking required.
Ever wondered which were the first paintings bought for the Barber collection? Well, we might just have the answer for you... Join Alex Jolly, Learning Assistant, next Tuesday as she introduces the first four Barber paintings.
11.30am & 1.15pm | Free, no booking required.
Did you know the Barber has a collection of over 800 works on paper? Do not miss the chance to admire the beautiful details in Carlo Maratti's study for the Head of St. Charles Borromeo, on display in #DrawntoPerfection
Read more: https://t.co/r6w2feEDCF
Happy birthday to Edgar Degas. The great French artist was born #onthisday in 1834.
Barber favourite, 'Jockeys before the race', is said to be inspired by the famous motion photography by Eadweard Muybridge, particularly 'Sallie Gardner at a Gallop'.
Ever wondered why Renaissance and Baroque drawings were originally produced, and why they are so valued today?
Dr David Hemsoll explains why next Wednesday lunchtime at 1.10pm #DrawntoPerfection
Free, no booking required | Read more: https://t.co/nwpexDj7Fy
French painter, Gustave Courbet, was born on this day in 1819. He visited 'The Sea-Arch at Etrat' in the Normandy in 1869, and in a month completed five views of the cliffs and numerous seascapes. He worked quickly, painting out of doors. Come and see the original in our gallery!