London depicted by artists past and present. || “By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.” Samuel Johnson. Curated by
@ja_madden
This Saturday sees the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren.
This week's theme therefore is all about his greatest creation, St Paul's Cathedral.
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'Ludgate, Evening' || 1887 || John O'Connor
As we continue to bask in the sun for the next few days at least, this week's theme is Parks and Gardens ⚘️🌲
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'Islington Summer' || Melissa Scott-Miller
Good morning! This week's theme is Alone in London.
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'Window in London Street', Fitzroy Street (1901) by Sir William Orpen
(National Gallery of Ireland)
This week's theme was London Rooftops.
As always, hope you enjoyed the selected paintings.
Take a look at the timeline over the last week for full details of these and the rest of the featured pieces.
This Weds marks 161 years since the world's first underground railway, the Metropolitan Railway, opened between Paddington and Farringdon.
This week's theme is therefore the London Underground!
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'Paddington Station at Night' (1992) by Doreen Fletcher
This week's theme was Mist and Fog.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Take a look at the timeline over the last week for full details of these and the rest of the featured pieces.
Good morning! This week's theme is London Shops.
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'Rupert Court Between Wardour Street And Rupert Street, Soho' (c.1930) by Rex Vicat Cole
(Private collection)