Exposing of a Worn Painted Surface
During the last few months a painting has undergone extensive conservation in the Conservation Studio. The painting of interest is
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24 Jul 2017
The Allure of Charles Chaplin
The charming work of the 19th-century French artist admired by Joséphine Bowes and currently on display at the exhibition marking
The Agony in the Garden: when Christ encountered the Angel
When we think about the Agony in the Garden, we immediately recall the outstanding painting executed by the Italian Renaissance
Garrick in the Garrick
Carmen Holdsworth-Delgado, is Curator for the Garrick Club. In 2011 the Club, acquired two paintings by Johann Zoffany of David
St Luke Beats The Transfer Deadline
The oil painting ‘St Luke Drawing the Virgin and Child’, studio of Dieric Bouts was acquired by The Bowes Museum
The Emperor and the Everyman: Looking at Napoleon from a Different Perspective
Among the many Napoleonic objects collected by John and Joséphine Bowes is a charcoal and pencil sketch, simply titled Soldier
Intriguing Finds Observed During the Condition Survey in the Picture Galleries
Whilst cleaning and surveying the paintings on open display in the 2nd floor galleries I was given a rare opportunity
Game of Thrones: Medieval Style
One of the pleasures of being a curator of decorative arts is that you often approach or see things differently from
Bouts is Still in the Building
On the 8th January our in-focus display celebrating our latest acquisition- ‘Image and Substance: St Luke Drawing the Virgin and
Spring Cleaning- Preventive Conservation in Action
In the last six weeks you may have seen us working in the art galleries on the second floor. Myself,
Introducing The New ICON Painting Conservation Intern
Hello, my name is Tor Skaaland and I have found my way to Barnard Castle and to The Bowes Museum
Let the Celebrations Begin…
On the 7th December we held our first public event to help celebrate our latest acquisition ‘St Luke Drawing the
The Unveiling of the Painting ‘St John the Baptist Before Execution’
The start of a conservation journey An exciting artwork has been brought to the Paintings Conservation Studio for investigation. This
Action! ‘Image and Substance’ coming soon at The Bowes Museum
What you might expect when curating a display is certainly not being involved in a film production. However, ‘Image and
English Rose: Putting Your Best Face Forward – Cosmetics in 18th Century Society Portraits
Over the centuries changing fashions can be observed in the sitter’s dress and style. The two beauties of Bath, Elizabeth
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