Art, Passion and Power: The Story of the Royal Collection illustrates the history of the royal art collection from King of England Henry VIII (1491‒1547) to Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms Elizabeth II (1926‒2022). Learn about the artistic preferences of various rulers and what messages such partialities communicated to the outside world.
Though lauded for his innovations in glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848‒1933) began his artistic career as a painter and continued the practice throughout his life. This exhibition showcases his paintings and continuous exploration of color and light in the medium.
From the seventeenth century, art exhibitions known as salons were important social and cultural events. Characterized by their floor-to-ceiling or “salon-style” hanging, these visually rich presentations fostered art appreciation and shaped the careers of emerging and established artists. This exhibition takes the form of a salon, featuring a variety of paintings from the Morse collection.
Learn about Holland’s Golden Age. From an exploration of Amsterdam to an in-depth investigation of enigmatic painter Johannes Vermeer (1632‒75), this series highlights Dutch modernity and the dawn of the art market.
Learn about Holland’s Golden Age. From an exploration of Amsterdam to an in-depth investigation of enigmatic painter Johannes Vermeer (1632‒75), this series highlights Dutch modernity and the dawn of the art market.