The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Mignard At the heart of this exhibition is The Marquise de Seignelay (1691) by Pierre Mignard, one of seventeenth-century France's most celebrated portrait painters. Created at a time when portraiture was a powerful symbol of wealth, status and influence, the painting demonstrates how the artist carefully crafted every detail, from … Continue reading The Power of Posing:
Following on from the display of Monet’s artwork, The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil (1872), The National Gallery announced recently that the second painting which will be the focus of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour 2025-27 is The Marquise de Seignelay (1691) by Pierre Mignard. It will travel to the four partner institutions … Continue reading The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour’s 2nd Year
South Shields Museum celebrates the rich heritage of South Tyneside and the people who shaped it. The Museum is located in South Shields town centre on the pedestrianised part of Ocean Road. It is spread over two floors where the ground floor has exhibition displays, a shop and café and the first floor is the … Continue reading Spotlight on: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
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