Painting of the Month:
Vermeer, A Young Woman standing at a Virginal, about 1670-2
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To celebrate the new 'Love' exhibition, free talks this month explore the theme of relationships, families and friendship. Which pictures belong together in visual ‘partnerships’ and how have strong emotional connections been represented in paintings?
Talks on Painting of the Month
Vermeer: 'A Young Woman standing at a Virginal'
- 10-minute talks: Fridays at 4pm and Wednesday 14 August, 7.20pm
Sunley Room
- After-work talk: Wednesday 6 August, 6-6.25pm
Steven Barrett, Sunley Room
- Lunchtime talk: Wednesday 20 August, 1-1.35pm
Sunley Room
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Free Lunchtime Talks at 1pm
Listen to free talks. There is a new theme every day from Tuesday to Saturday:
Tuesdays: ‘Painting Companions’
Making connections between two pictures from across the collection.
Wednesdays: ‘Flirtation and Pursuit’
The thrill of the chase, from Roman mythology to Rococo romance.
Thursdays: ‘Love and Loss’
What becomes of the broken-hearted? The bittersweet pain of love and longing.
Fridays: ‘Talk and Draw’
Respond to a painting by making a drawing, with all materials provided.
Saturdays: ‘Family Bonds’
Exploring group portraits, father and son relationships and life at home.
Check the calendar for details.
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