"There’s something about Maria" (2018) / Guy James Whitworth th / painting / https://t.co/Z7ms6Sw628
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Submit your artwork to our 'Facades' exhibit now, link in bio. 🌈

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Man's Head (Self Portrait I) by Lucian Freud (1922–2011)
The Whitworth

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Sometimes you definitely should look a gift horse in the mouth! Delve into the sinister world of in this in-depth entry from the by Lucy over at https://t.co/D5gfN1ol3c

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Alex Jakob-Whitworth works in mixed media & is influenced by the shapes & textures of the North Pennines. Join her for 'Painting Trees in Watercolour' online workshop on Thu 4 Mar, 7pm. Book your place here: https://t.co/m7Q5lEh42q

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VONNIE WHITWORTH WATERCOLOR YOUNG GIRL WITH HAT: Auction January 9th. Member National Watercolor Society. https://t.co/yFtLG6DDRt

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It was watching 's lecture on stained glass that revealed to me the wondrous work of Christopher Whitworth Whall.

To me, his students' pencil drawings of oak leaves are breathtakingly lovely . Nature studies for a stained glass design, 1910s, V & A.

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The most 'elegant' of the Gloster Meteor family, (in my opinion) was this 'stretched' Meteor NF14 night fighter, from 1953.
These aircraft were built by Armstrong Whitworth, after Gloster was tasked with developing the more advanced Javelin, all-weather interceptor.

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This course has space for a few more. Paint with Alex Jakob-Whitworth from Tue 20th to Fri 23rd of October.
https://t.co/tueIcOjYpd

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In the week before we reopen we are writing about the works we've missed during lockdown.

Today Dominic writes about why he's missed Storm at Sea by Dame Ethel Walker.

Head over to our Instagram and Facebook pages to read about it!

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Last week, we set out the Whitworth’s plans and ongoing work to operate as an anti-racist institution. This week we're sharing some resources that we've found useful 📚🎧🎥 – Part 3 > https://t.co/sAgCkKTB6g

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For today's theme of self-portraits, our gallery assistant Rabia has been inspired by The Whitworth's Lucian Freud self-portrait https://t.co/8dBQFOYqTE

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Today is a great day for a bit of water play, so why not get the children outside and try out this week's water themed There's so much learning involved through water play, so today forget the worksheets and take your outside!

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Mrs Wing-Nut came from a long line of Whitworth thread coach bolts. Sadly today she’s been cross-threaded. Hopefully a squirt of WD40 will fix that.
Enrolling on a sketching course can seriously undermine your grip on reality . . .https://t.co/VV2bM9KwHN

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was born in 1727. This watercolour drawing is a rare example of a drawing of an identified spot by Gainsborough, as most of his landscapes are imaginary https://t.co/LdiuwyEpfQ

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Ian Irvine has worked in community & further education, including at Tate Liverpool & Whitworth Art Gallery. Screenprinting is his main focus, combined with interest in collage & art history. Thanks Ian for a glimpse into your life in lockdown https://t.co/6C3IVaFQyS

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Nancy Nicholson’s Swimming Duck:
Everyone says that having some greenery and pets in your life improves your well-being and mood. So here's a green duck on a cushion cover - Jason.

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13 November 1947. First flight of the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52, British all-metal turbojet-powered flying wing aircraft.

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Don't worry if you haven't got your yet. Our collections are full of plenty of ideas for you. Here is a preparatory drawing by Walter Crane for The Beauty and the Beast, C.1874. Do you think the Beast said https://t.co/bStVOEOauI

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Just opened is 'Cezanne at the Whitworth' celebrating the late Karsten Schubert's gift of this amazing artist's drawings and prints https://t.co/1B4jJ082KV

The accompanying book published by
https://t.co/4OUQSW5j4X is due out next month (approx 24 Oct). Can't wait!

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