The Arts Society Henfield invite you to join them for this months talk, Turner v Constable: The Great British Paintoff.
The talk will be given by Nicola Moorby, an independent art historian and curator, specialising in British art of the 19th century. Nicola studied at the University of York and Birkbeck College, London. Formerly at Tate Britain, she has curated a number of exhibitions.
This is the story of the epic rivalry between the two giants of British art, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable. As unlike in background and temperament as their paintings were in style, these two creative geniuses transformed the art of landscape. This lecture sets them head to head and examines the differences, their similarities, their battles and their shared triumphs. But who will ultimately be crowned star painter? As well as giving an overview of Turner and Constable, the subject provides an enjoyable overview of the British art world during the 19th century.
To find out more about the Arts Society Henfield check out our website. Do join us, we meet the 2nd Monday of the month. Refreshments from 2.00pm.
Guests welcome at £10 per person at the door. Car parking adjacent to the Henfield Hall.
Image attributions:
John Constable, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
J. M. W. Turner, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons