
A Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling (Anne Lovell?), about 1526-8 Oil on oak
56 x 38.8 cm
© The National Gallery, London. Bought with contributions from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The Art Fund and Mr J. Paul Getty Jnr (through the American Friends of the National Gallery, London), 1992
Timeless masterpiece set to wow art lovers in Brighton
13 October 2018 – 6 Jan 2019
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
The 1520s painting A Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling, by Hans Holbein the Younger, is being loaned to the museum by the National Gallery as part of their Masterpiece Tour 2018.
Holbein, regarded as one of the greatest Old Masters of 16th Century art, is famous for creating aristocratic portraits such as Henry VIII. The painting to be loaned to Brighton Museum. part of Brighton & Hove City Council, depicts a sitter, thought to be Anne Lovell with creatures symbolic of the family name and coat of arms.
Holbein’s portrait will be shown alongside three contemporary 16th century Northern European portraits from the Royal Pavilion & Museums’ Fine Art Collection.
To accompany the show Brighton Museum will be also holding a display exploring portraiture with work chosen by local teachers from Cottesmore St Mary’s and Varndean School.
See Portraits, Be Portraits opening on October 9 in the Fine Art Gallery show the range of styles, techniques, subject matter, and composition of portraiture.
Aimed at families and young people, visitors will be able to create portraits in different ways at our Creation Station and under-5s can curate their version of the show in our new Mini Museum installation.
In addition inspired by Holbein’s artistry and technique the 27 artists from Museum Mentors, a group of marginalised artists have produced individual miniature artworks for a display called Every Miniature Counts.
Director of the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove Janita Bagshawe said: “We are very proud of our partnership with the National Gallery, enabling us to bring Holbein’s beautiful portrait to the city. It will be the centrepiece of our main winter exhibition in 2018, complemented by rarely seen Old Master paintings and drawings from our collection. We are delighted to have been chosen and excited to be presenting such a treasured painting in Brighton & Hove.”
The Masterpiece Tour 2018 is part of the National Gallery’s commitment to promote the understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of Old Master paintings to as wide an audience as possible. This opportunity to bring hugely popular works to the public’s doorstep is being made possible by the generous support of Christie’s.
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