19 August 2020

Virtual Collection Tour: Intention and convention

| Shayna Siakimotu
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George and Jemima Billet with family

George and Jemima Billet with family, c. 1852 by C.H.T. Costantini, watercolour on paper, 38.7 cm x 34.2 cm. Collection: National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is hosting a free 30 minute online tour of their portrait collection. This week’s theme is Intention and convention.

Become Sherlock Holmes as you discover how artists accidentally (or on purpose) reveal their own character and world when creating a portrait.

Bookings via the website, instructions on how to connect sent via email.

The Details

What: Virtual tour of the National Portrait Gallery’s portrait collection – Intention and convention
When: Tuesday 25 August, 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

Register your place here.

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