Inspired by Rubens
| Date | Thursday 30 November 2023 |
| Time | 11.00-13.00 GMT |
| Location | At the Museum |
| Speaker | Colin Wiggins |
What links Rubens’s masterpiece The Rainbow Landscape with the work of England’s greatest painters, Gainsborough, Turner and Constable? Discover the pivotal role 17th-century Flemish landscapes played in the development of English landscape painting, and see key works in the Collection close up.
On the surface, Gainsborough’s verdant woodlands and Constable’s billowing clouds all appear to be direct responses to rural life in England. However, our explorations will reveal that the English countryside was not the only inspiration for their outstanding renditions. When Rubens’s The Rainbow Landscape – now in the Wallace Collection – arrived in London in the early 19th century, both Constable and Turner took the opportunity to see it. What impact did this have on their work?
Explore the key themes through a contextual talk in our theatre, then experience Rubens’s The Rainbow Landscape and related artworks in the galleries, on a focused tour.
About the Tutor: Colin Wiggins worked for over 30 years at the National Gallery, where he became Head of Education and Special Projects Curator. During his time there he curated major exhibitions of work by artists including Paula Rego, Peter Blake, Frank Auerbach and Bridget Riley. He has many publications to his name, has lectured widely in Europe and the USA and is currently contributing to a catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Lucian Freud.
Joining Information and Format: This course will take place in the Theatre, Lower Ground Floor, and in galleries throughout the museum.
Ticket options
| Date | Thursday 30 November 2023 |
| Time | 11.00-13.00 GMT |
| Location | At the Museum |
| Speaker | Colin Wiggins |
What links Rubens’s masterpiece The Rainbow Landscape with the work of England’s greatest painters, Gainsborough, Turner and Constable? Discover the pivotal role 17th-century Flemish landscapes played in the development of English landscape painting, and see key works in the Collection close up.
On the surface, Gainsborough’s verdant woodlands and Constable’s billowing clouds all appear to be direct responses to rural life in England. However, our explorations will reveal that the English countryside was not the only inspiration for their outstanding renditions. When Rubens’s The Rainbow Landscape – now in the Wallace Collection – arrived in London in the early 19th century, both Constable and Turner took the opportunity to see it. What impact did this have on their work?
Explore the key themes through a contextual talk in our theatre, then experience Rubens’s The Rainbow Landscape and related artworks in the galleries, on a focused tour.
About the Tutor: Colin Wiggins worked for over 30 years at the National Gallery, where he became Head of Education and Special Projects Curator. During his time there he curated major exhibitions of work by artists including Paula Rego, Peter Blake, Frank Auerbach and Bridget Riley. He has many publications to his name, has lectured widely in Europe and the USA and is currently contributing to a catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Lucian Freud.
Joining Information and Format: This course will take place in the Theatre, Lower Ground Floor, and in galleries throughout the museum.
Our payments are processed using : Stripe (Checkout)
