St Marylebone Lecture Series: Benjamin West PRA and the Painting of the Holy Family

• Region: London
• Type: Talk
• Cost: Free

Dr Thomas Ardill and Rebecca Gregg Conservation share their insight on Benjamin West’s painting for St Marylebone, it’s strange history, and recent conservation. 

Thomas Ardill will tell the story of Benjamin West’s painting The Holy Family, which he painted as the altarpiece for St. Marylebone Church in 1817-18. American-born West is not a particularly well-known artist today, but from his arrival in England in 1763 until his death in 1820, he was one of the most successful and famous artists in the country, serving as President of the Royal Academy and Painter to the King. The story of West’s paintings for St Marylebone, though a relatively minor commission, nevertheless provide important evidence for how art, religion and money conspired against Benjamin West and other sacred history painters to thwart their ambitions. Thomas will be joined by Rebecca Gregg Conservation, who will discuss the recent restoration of the painting. 

Date: Wednesday 24th April
Time: 6:30 pm
St Marylebone Parish Church
£5

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