Rembrandt died on this day, 4th October, in 1669, aged 63. This is one of the final works he created. He’d been declared bankrupt, he’d lost his home and his wonderful collection of curiosities. His beloved wife Saskia had died, along with three of their children in infancy. Finally, Rembrandt was struck one last blow. […]
Category Archives: 2021
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This month I was honoured to deliver my talk about Andrew Wyeth to the directors, curators and staff at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, in Pennsylvania, USA. The museum showcases the work of Andrew Wyeth and his family: his father N.C. Wyeth and his son Jamie Wyeth, a contemporary American realist painter. […]
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Last week I delivered a private fundraising talk for a group in Wimbledon about the Arts and Crafts designer, William Morris. I’m so pleased to announce that it raised £1120.07 for Cancer Research UK – a charity close to my heart.
