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Artists at the Stage Door: Theatrical Portraits in the Age of Garrick and Beyond

@ The Bowes Museum

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05 July 2017

2.30

In 18th and 19th-century London, artists looked to the theatres to find star subjects for celebrity portraits. Art historian Tessa Kilgarriff introduces the vibrant actor portraits created by painters, printmakers and caricaturists, and explores the stories behind their production.

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The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP

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by Whats on Northeast

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PREVIEW: Heritage Open Days 2020

14th September 2020

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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.

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