The Nation’s Mantlepiece: A History of the National Gallery in 10 Paintings | The Arts Society Bath
Event Details
This lecture uses highlights from the world’s finest collections of European paintings to show how our vision of the “ideal” art collection has evolved over
Event Details
This lecture uses highlights from the world’s finest collections of European paintings to show how our vision of the “ideal” art collection has evolved over time.
Mon 13 Apr | Widcombe Social Club
Founded by Parliament in 1824, the National Gallery houses one of the world’s finest collections of European paintings, including Van Eyck’s “Arnolfini Marriage”, Botticelli’s “Venus and Mars”, Constable’s “Cornfield” and Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”.
This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.
Non Members:
£10 (£7 on Zoom) must book by email latest Friday 10th April
Date
13th April 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Widcombe Social Club
Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK