Join us in the stunning surroundings of Pennard House for a delicious 2-course lunch prepared using the very best local, seasonal ingredients before we take in what promises to be a truly compelling story surrounding one of the world’s most famous artworks.
‘Whistler’s Mother’ is a curiously distinctive image in our minds. Indeed, in America, it has become almost the defining portrayal of motherhood even if many Americans never get to see the picture for themselves. How did this rather severe and seemingly prosaic study of a lady seated in profile come to embody so many of our own expectations of a refined maternal spirit? Why did it end up in France at all – and how did it get there? All will be revealed by Richard Kay in this fascinating Neighbourhood 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.
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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!
