Join us in the stunning surroundings of Pennard House as we explore the incredible legacy of self portraiture, taking us all the way from Filippo Lippi to Lucian Freud with art historian, Richard Kay.
Almost every portrait painter has succumbed to the wish to depict himself or herself. Some of these portraits are more memorable - and are much more insightful - than others. What must a good self portrait seek to achieve? And why do some artists fail to capture themselves in quite the right way when they can assess their sitters with such skill? With an overview of a wide range of such portraits across half a millennium, are artists’ self portraits really any better now than they were in the 15th Century? We’ll explore these questions and much more in the fascinating lecture!
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 manner 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 quintessentially English setting.
There is free parking on site.
The postcode is BA4 6TP
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Just an open mind and plenty of enthusiasm!
