A showcase of portraits of queens who have ruled Britain will feature in a month-long program of exhibitions, events and auctions celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
A showcase of portraits of queens who have ruled Britain will feature in a month-long program of exhibitions, events and auctions celebratingThe London exhibition of portraits loaned from country houses across the United Kingdom will present the likenesses of seven queens, from the larger-than-life Tudors, the dynasty that first brought the art of the image to the fore, through to the present-day royalty, Sotheby's aution house said in a press release Wednesday.
The exhibition, which will run from May 28 to June 15, will also feature portraits of Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen Victoria, Queen Anne, Mary I and Mary II, lent from aristocratic and other British collections, Sotheby's said.The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June represents a historic cultural moment marking her 70 years on the throne.
"This year, Her Majesty will become the first British Monarch to celebrate seventy years of service, the perfect opportunity for Sotheby's, with our unique position at the helm of both art and luxury, to celebrate creativity in all its forms -- art, music, literature, food, fashion and performing arts."Courtesy of Sotheby's
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
To Honor Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, Sotheby's Will Sell British Art and Show Historic Portraits in a Month-Long Program in London | Artnet NewsTo honor Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee, Sotheby’s will sell British art and show historic portraits in a month-long program in London:
Read more »
Harris County constable’s deputy Jennifer Chavis remembered at funeral for ‘life of service’Mourners gathered to celebrate the life of the deputy for the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office who was killed earlier this month when her squad car was struck by a suspected drunk driver.
Read more »
N.J. residents less worried about COVID, still give Murphy good marks on his response, poll showsMonmouth University released the new poll Thursday, a little more than two years after the pandemic started here.
Read more »
Mark Meadows removed as North Carolina registered voter after documents showed he lived in VirginiaMark Meadows, a former chief of staff to President Trump, has been removed from North Carolina’s list of registered voters, officials said.
Read more »
Lotus Eletre Configurator Goes Live, Show Us How You'd Spec The Brand's First SUV | CarscoopsThe Eletre configurator allows you to choose between six exterior colors, two wheel finishes and four interior styles
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Moscow broke international law, OSCE says, as Biden accuses Putin of ‘genocide’New satellite images showed Russian troops massing in Ukraine's east this week as British and European officials warned Moscow was mounting a fresh attack on the region.
Read more »