Join us in the stunning surroundings of Pennard House for a delicious 2-course lunch prepared using the very best local, seasonal ingredients. After lunch, we’ll be joined by art historian Richard Kay for a lecture about arguably some of the most iconic portraits of their time - Those of royal figures…
The monarchs of the United Kingdom have been depicted by artists for hundreds of years, each painter seeking to capture the vital element of the sitter that will define his or her reign. In this talk, spanning 500 years of such portraits, Richard Kay assesses how well the uniquely different personalities of some of our monarchs come across when scrutinized by the artists’ gazes, some of which flatter the regal sitter, some of which seem to insult the Crown itself.
This lecture is suitable for all.
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Richard Kay has been an auction house picture specialist since 1987, beginning his career at Sotheby’s after university (where he read Art History). He has worked at Lawrences Auctioneers in Crewkerne since 1999. For thirty years he has much enjoyed contributing articles to magazines as well as giving talks and lectures to groups and societies of all sizes in the West Country and further afield.
Click here to find out more about Richard Kay and his other available courses
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Pennard House is a Grade II listed Manor House with a homely feel. There are grand reception rooms, luxury bedrooms and a converted Coach House event venue ideal for all manners of parties. All set in 4 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by 180 acres of meadows, woodlands and apple orchards. There’s a croquet lawn, tipis in the garden and even a freshwater swimming lake. At Pennard they have the makings for the perfect event in a truly English setting.
There is ample free parking on site.
The postcode is BA4 6TP
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Just an open mind and plenty of enthusiasm!
