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In this painting by Henry Fuseli we see Oedipus with his daughters receiving his summons for death, at this point in the story he is blind so you can see him listening to the thunder foreshaddowing his death! #oedipus #henryfuseli
The Death of Oedipus, Henry Fuseli, 1783–1784
#OTD Edward Burne-Jones died in 1833. This sketch by him shows knights who fell into a deep magical slumber on their way to awaken sleeping beauty. #sleepingbeauty #edwardburnejones
In the myth, Echo fell in love with Narcissus who on seeing his reflection in a fountain, became infatuated with it and despised Echo. Waterhouse has represented the self-absorption of Narcissus as he looks downwards oblivious of Echo.
Now that we can meet up to six friends outside what is your go to outdoor activity when the sun starts shining? #spring
Does the Walker hold a special place in your heart? ❤️
Is it where you fell in love with art or where you walked hand in hand with your loved ones?
Take a virtual tour of our Victorian & Pre-Raphaelite galleries until we can be reunited
#WithLoveNML
Who loves #autumn? 🍂🍁🙋🏽♀️
The changing light and colour of the season is forever a source of inspiration for artists.
‘A North Devon Glen, Autumn’ painted by John Wright Oakes in 1870.
#Autumn2020
Discover the art history behind Edward Burne-Jones's study for The Sleeping Knights in our video with renowned Art Historian Christopher Newall.
A high profile member of the #PreRaphaelite Brotherhood Burne-Jones was born on this day in 1833 https://t.co/iickHmOFXH
#burnejones
‘The history we tell in our displays is only one side of a shared history, and we are committed to changing this.’
Curator @Char_Keenan explains how we are addressing silences & mistruths in a new blog: https://t.co/hnIGGSSR1n #Museumsarenotneutral
Don’t mind David, he just hasn’t seen visitors in a while 😱😁
We’re now open Wed-Sun, 10-5pm. Entry is still free but you must book in advance 👉🏾https://t.co/SyK1UyjU7M
David Garrick as Richard III (1745) by
William Hogarth
Remember kissing?
The sailor and his sweetheart lean in for a farewell kiss before he departs on the ship anchored in the Mersey.
Sweethearts and Wives (1860) by John Ingle Lee
#InternationalKissingDay 1/3