The eighteenth-century poet, Alexander Pope, was a very painterly poet and also much depicted by painters. He was acquainted with artists such as Godfrey Kneller and studied painting with Charles Jervas. His villa in Twickenham was lavishly decorated with portraits, mostly of his wide circle of friends. He also painted pictures in words. Many of his most famous poems, including ‘The Rape of the Lock’ (1712-14) and ‘The Dunciad’ (1728-43) are intensely visual.
Ham House Garden is part restoration and part re-creation of a 17th century landscape, designed with house and garden in harmony, created to impress.
In the 18th century, Twickenham was a fashionable resort and centre of cultural life. This online talk introduces you to five of the glorious houses and gardens that sit along the Arcadian Thames.
Nicola Moorby will discuss the interesting partnership between Turner and Walter Fawkes and will talk about some of the extraordinary watercolours that resulted from their association.
A glimpse into the gastronomic delights of Garrick’s closest acquaintances.