Portraits in the Towner Collection

15 Jul-13 Oct 2013

Overview

Every portrait painting tells a story, connecting us to people across time and place; we see our own lives reflected in the subject’s eyes. While the Towner Collection is perhaps best known for its landscapes, portraiture also forms a significant and compelling strand. This display encompasses a variety of images and styles, including historical and formal portraiture, narrative scenes and self portraits. Key Towner Collection artists such as Edward Bawden, David Bomberg and Christopher Wood are represented, whilst some intriguing lesser known artists and works are also revealed.