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THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 27TH SEPTEMBER 2009

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Dates:
8th July 2009 until 27th September 2009
 
OPENING TIMES
Tue to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm
 
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Best Of BritishA fascinating collection of actors' portraits from Shakespeare's time are put under the spotlight with the Dulwich Picture Gallery's latest exhibition, Best of British. The exhibition places these historically significant actors' portraits alongside masterpieces from the gallery's original collection, created by its founders Noel Desenfans and Sir Francis Bourgeois. We begin with the players' portraits, donated to the gallery by actor and theatre owner Edward Alleyn, the man who founded the nearby Allyen's College of God's Gift in Dulwich. The thespian theme continues into the second room where the Cartwright Bequest of 1686 is displayed - donated by William Cartwright, also an actor. By showing important works painted by the likes of Hogarth and Gainsborough Best of British offers a fascinating insight into English notions of taste and the fashion to collect in the 19th century - opened in 1817, Dulwich Picture Gallery was the first purpose built public art gallery in the world. It also marks the launch of a new catalogue written and researched by John Ingamells - former director of the gallery - who presents a thorough account of the two hundred paintings in the gallery's permanent collection.

LECTURE
Thursday 16th July, 12.30pm-1.30pm - lecture on the exhibition with the gallery's director Ian Degardin in the Linbury Room.
 

About Dulwich Picture Gallery

Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated collections of European Old Master paintings. Works by Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Watteau and Gainsborough contribute to the collection of European Old Master paintings spanning the 1600s and 1700s. More about Dulwich Picture Gallery

 

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February in London 2012

Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague, 1624-25 Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 15th February 2012 - 27th May 2012 A highlight of the Dulwich Picture Gallery's...

 
 
June in London 2012

Andy Warhol: The Portfolios Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 19th June 2012 - 16th September 2012 The iconic artist Andy Warhol will be showcased at the Dulwich...

 
 
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Easter Holiday Workshops at Dulwich Picture Gallery Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 12th & 14th April 2011 Kids who want to get creative this Easter should head to...

 
 
Mother's Day Events

Masterpiece a Month: Presiding Genius Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 1st January 2011 - 31st December 2011 To celebrate its 200th year the Dulwich Picture Gallery...

 
 
Creative & Interactive

Art in the Garden at Dulwich Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 23rd July - 27th August 2008 Dulwich Picture Gallery has been shortlisted for the Guardian's most...

 
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London > Events > Concerts  Dates: 15th Feb, 29th Feb, 7th Mar, 14th Mar, 21st Mar and 28th Mar 2012 - 1.30pm-2pm
Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, SE21 | At Best Of British
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Ragamala Paintings From India: Poetry, Passion, Song
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Dulwich Picture Gallery events

 
Lunchtime Concert SeriesLunchtime Concert SeriesStudents from the Foundation schools perform a recital of various works.15th February 2012Wednesday 28th March 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
event  Running until Wednesday 28th March 2012
TIMES  15th Feb, 29th Feb, 7th Mar, 14th Mar, 21st Mar and 28th Mar 2012 - 1.30pm-2pm  PRICING  Free
Students from the Foundation schools perform a recital of various works.
Lunchtime Concert Series
Ragamala Paintings From India: Poetry, Passion, SongRagamala Paintings From India: Poetry, Passion, SongAround 24 miniature genre paintings from the Claudio Moscatelli Collection, which depict the modes of Indian music and other social and poetic influences.14th February 2012Sunday 27th May 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
Ragamala Paintings From India: Poetry, Passion, Songevent  Running until Sunday 27th May 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  £8, combined entry with Van Dyck In Sicily: Painting And The Plague, 1624-25 exhibition £10, child Free, OAP £7, unemployed/disabled/NUS £3
Around 24 miniature genre paintings from the Claudio Moscatelli Collection, which depict the modes of Indian music and other social and poetic influences.... More about this event
Ragamala Paintings From India: Poetry, Passion, Song
Peter Randall-Page: Walking The DogPeter Randall-Page: Walking The DogSculpture responding to the gallery space, marking its bicentenary.14th February 2012Monday 31st December 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
Peter Randall-Page: Walking The Dogevent  Running until Monday 31st December 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  Free
Sculpture responding to the gallery space, marking its bicentenary.... More about this event
Peter Randall-Page: Walking The Dog
Elizabeth II: The Inside Story: LectureElizabeth II: The Inside Story: LectureRobert Lacey reveals more about the Queen.14th February 2012Tuesday 14th February 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
event  Tuesday 14th February 2012
TIMES  10.30am-11.30am  PRICING  £10, mems/concs £9
Robert Lacey reveals more about the Queen.
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Ruffing It: Workshop (Ages 6-8)Ruffing It: Workshop (Ages 6-8)Make and decorate the fashion accessory15th February 2012Thursday 16th February 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
event  Running from Wednesday 15th February 2012 until Thursday 16th February 2012
TIMES  Wednesday 15th February and Thursday 16th February 2012 - 10.30am-12.30pm  PRICING  £18
Make and decorate the fashion accessory
Ruffing It: Workshop (Ages 6-8)
Ruffing It: Workshop (Ages 9-11)Ruffing It: Workshop (Ages 9-11)Make and decorate the fashion accessory15th February 2012Thursday 16th February 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
event  Running from Wednesday 15th February 2012 until Thursday 16th February 2012
TIMES  Wednesday 15th February and Thursday 16th February 2012 - 2.30pm-4.30pm  PRICING  £18
Make and decorate the fashion accessory
Ruffing It: Workshop (Ages 9-11)
Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague, 1624-25Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague, 1624-25Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague, 1624-25A highlight of the Dulwich Picture Gallery's 2012 programme, Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague shows works by the painter Anthony Van Dyck created during his year-long stay in Palermo, shortly before the plague struck the Sicilian town and killed most of the population. This is the first time that all 16 works believed to have been paint15th February 2012Sunday 27th May 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague, 1624-25
Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague, 1624-25event  Running from Wednesday 15th February 2012 until Sunday 27th May 2012
PRICING  £9 (Adults), £8 (Senior Citizens), £4 (Students), Free (Children Under 18)
A highlight of the Dulwich Picture Gallery's 2012 programme, Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague shows works by the painter Anthony Van Dyck created during his year-long stay in Palermo, shortly before the plague struck the Sicilian town and killed most of the population. This is the first time that all 16 works believed to have been paint... More about this event
Van Dyck in Sicily: Painting and the Plague, 1624-25
 
Written On The WindWritten On The WindRerelease of the thriller about a recently married couple torn apart by the manipulations of friends and relatives.20th February 2012Thursday 23rd February 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
event  Running from Friday 17th February 2012 until Thursday 23rd February 2012
VENUE  Dulwich Picture Gallery 
Rerelease of the thriller about a recently married couple torn apart by the manipulations of friends and relatives.
Written On The Wind
Exploring Oil Pastel: WorkshopExploring Oil Pastel: Workshop19th February 2012Sunday 19th February 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
event  Sunday 19th February 2012
TIMES  10.30am-4pm  PRICING  £55, mems/concs £50
Exploring Oil Pastel: Workshop
Observe And Experiment: WorkshopObserve And Experiment: WorkshopDevelop observational drawing skills of different subjects.21st February 2012Tuesday 21st February 2012 Where:
Dulwich Picture Gallery,   Gallery Road  Dulwich Village    SE21 7AD
Category: event
event  Tuesday 21st February 2012
TIMES  4.30pm-6pm  PRICING  £60
Develop observational drawing skills of different subjects.
Observe And Experiment: Workshop
 
 

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