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Ovid’s Metamorphoses tells of how the amorous Apollo offered the Cumaean Sibyl anything she desired. She is shown in this Salvator Rosa painting asking for as many years of life as there are grains of dust in her hands. Learn more in our free #briefencounter talk today at 1pm!
Coming up this September - a 3-day course at the Wallace Collection exploring 18th century fashion and decor! Limited places, so book soon to avoid disappointment. Info at: https://t.co/O2F2LWq9vf
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[Image: Joshua Reynolds, Mrs Elizabeth Carnac, c.1775]
Wallace’s ironic humour is revealed in some of his private letters. E.g. when selling a painting by Greuze, Les Oeufs cassés (‘Broken eggs’), to Lord Dudley in 1875 Wallace agreed ‘the price of the omelette’. #RW200 #WallaceBirthday [image: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York]
Booking now for our August workshops - including 'Animal Portraits' - workshop for adults. Study the works & palettes of animal painters in our collection before creating your own animal portrait! Workshop will book out fast. Book at:
https://t.co/Q9ThEBKEjT
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This portrait of Mrs Elizabeth Carnac by Joshua Reynolds shows the sitter with a spectacular hairstyle with ostrich feathers - the height of fashion at the time! Celebrating #fashioninart for @thebowesmuseum #catwalking exhibition opening soon.
Today we are joining our friends @TheBowesMuseum to celebrate #fashioninart today in the lead up to their #Catwalking exhibition. Follow the hashtag on twitter to see some of our favourite artworks that are inspired by, or have inspired, fashion then and now!
Grab one of the remaining spots in our 'Rococo Rhythm' art workshop run by artist Sara Roberts. Work directly from the paintings of Boucher, Fragonard & Watteau recreating their painted world. Book at: https://t.co/vqIuqL3p9Q
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Surrounded by sunshine and Fragonard's bright and playful pastoral images today...if only we could extend the #BankHolidayWeekend! #backtowork #tuesdaythoughts
Whats On this May at the Wallace Collection - https://t.co/8Yj2oUWX2L - Murillo Symposium, Art classes, and free family activities! https://t.co/8Yj2oUWX2L
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Murillo's birth we are hosting an international one-day symposium, 14 May 2018 - "Collecting Murillo in Britain & Ireland". Speakers from @walkergallery @Hermitage_USA @EdinburghUni @tcddublin @UofGlasgow
Tix: https://t.co/CsNZnKeMbw