- 2 - 3 pm
- 4 - 5 pm
About
Born in obscurity in Normandy, the young Nicolas Poussin’s dreams were fixed on one place: Rome. Once there, an intense passion for the classical past saw him bring to life an Arcadian vision of ancient Greece and Rome, of wild bacchanals and pagan worship, along with biblical narratives infused with his unique recreation of antiquity.
Sometimes hindered in popular appreciation by a reputation as a purely intellectual painter, Poussin’s work in reality is filled with exuberance, drama, mystery and atmosphere, aided at times by intriguing studio experiments.
Rediscover this enigmatic artist with expert guide Tim Maddison on a walking tour through the Gallery’s outstanding collection to explore Poussin's far-reaching influence.
This is a guided walking tour through the collection for which headsets will be provided. Please meet at the Information Desk in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer.
Your host
Tim Maddison is an accredited expert guide. Maddison completed the Sotheby's Works of Art Course after university, before spending the next five years working at Sotheby's and Phillips Bond Street, surrounded by an ever-changing carousel of treasures. This embedded a love for works of art, exhibitions and galleries. Maddison then went on to work as a dealer in vintage film posters, Americana and Art Deco, before opening London's first public gallery for vintage film and music posters. In his youth his favourite painting at the ÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â was, 'The Family of Darius before Alexander', and he never imagined that decades later he would have the privilege of sharing its delights and that of so many other favourites with visitors.
Poussin: A dream of Arcadia
- 2 - 3 pm
- 4 - 5 pm
Tickets
Members: £20
This is a Members' exclusive event. Please have your membership card and ticket ready.
Please meet at the Information Desk located in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer.
