I was fortunate enough, a few weeks ago to come across a book called 1000 Masterpieces by Sister Wendy Beckett. It is a huge hardback book, full of information and of course, the 1000 paintings. In fact, it is your own personal art gallery, and I have already had hours of fun thumbing through it. Plus, I got it second hand for the princely sum of £1.50!
It reminded me that I had seen Sister Wendy (a nun) on TV many years ago talking about art in her own engaging style, some of you may remember. I feel I owe her for this, as it has really helped me learn more about historic art.
While I am on the subject, there are few exhibitions that I am currently interested in:
- Until the 26 April 2009 at the Guildhall Art Gallery, London G.F. Watts Victorian Visionary
- Until Saturday 1 February in Scotland, but in London at the British Museum, London 5 March – 31 May 2009 The Intimate Portrait: drawings, miniatures and pastels from Ramsay to Lawrence
- 5 March – 14 June 2009 at the National Portrait Gallery, London Constable Portraits: the Painter and His Circle
- 27 June – 13 September 2009 at the Royal Academy, London J.W. Waterhouse RA
Who’s with me?
I have been lucky enough to pick up a copy of the guide to Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow recently also, I would like to get one for the National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh next.
Which Grand Duchess Would YOU Be?
Your luck won’t hold out for long if you don’t pay for the guide soon!
If you checked, you would know that I’ve already paid for it
First time for everything…..
I love(d) sister Wendy. She might have been a nun, but she wasn’t above explaining what was going on in some of the more racy pictures. I am a snoopy person and always like to know the backstory.