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Gallery News
Easier quiz for children
During the Easter holidays young visitors can take part in a quiz on the
subject of Surprises. The free quiz sheets can be picked up from the desk at
the Orange Street entrance. Children will be directed to 14 surprising paintings
and asked a variety of questions about them.
The quiz sheets will be available during normal gallery hours from 25
March until 19 April,
New picture
The Gallery now has a fine still life by the Dutch 18
th century painter Jan
van Os. This large picture (89.1 x 71 cm) of flowers and fruit is painted in light,
bright colours on wood. It is one of the first pictures of this type in the Gallery.
The Picture is signed and dated 1777 and 1778. It is not unusual for a picture
like this to be dated in two years: the artist waited for particular flowers to
bloom in their different seasons in order to paint them. The picture was
generously given to the Gallery by Miss Violet Churchman in memory of her
sister Ida Nancy. It is now on display in Room 25.
Special exhibition
The exhibition Painting in Spain during the late 18
th century opened in
the Sunley Room on 15 March. Recently the Gallery has bought works by
three Spanish painters of this period: Paret, Melendez and Francisco Bayeu,
who are the focus of the exhibition. These three artists are joined by
Francisco’s brother Ramon, by Antonio Gonzalez, and by two Italians who
worked in Spain during these years – Con ado Giaquinto and Giovanni
Battista Tiepolo. The exhibition runs until 31 May.
Lecture news
The series of lectures arranged to go with the special exhibition
continues every Wednesday. On 5 April Lizzie Barker will discuss the work of
Melendez, while on 12 April Sarah Symmons will lecture on Luis Paret. On 19
and 26 April Juliet Wilson will talk about Francisco Bayeu.
On Tuesdays in April, Erik a Langmuir will explain how artists often tell a
story through their pictures.
Gallery restaurant improvements
The Gallery is delighted to announce that an improved and expanded
service is now available in the Gallery restaurant. With its new kitchens the
restaurant offers a wide choice of hot and cold dishes at reasonable prices.
Information for visitors
Free guided tours of the Gallery take place every day at 11.00 am and
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