Sir Thomas Lawrence

pencil drawing of seated man with leg crossed atop his knee
The Eveillard Gift
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This exhibition presents a remarkable promised gift of European works on paper. Along with figurative sketches, independent studies, and portraits are two vivid landscape scenes. Artists include Boucher, Caillebotte, Degas, Fragonard, Goya, Sargent, and Vigée Le Brun.

video still of Aimee Ng and panting of woman in red hat
Cocktails with a Curator: Lawrence's "Lady Peel"

In this week’s episode of Cocktails with a Curator, Curator Aimee Ng explores the history behind Sir Thomas Lawrence’s celebrated portrait of Julia, Lady Peel. When it was shown at the Royal Academy, in 1827, this painting was hailed as Sir Thomas’s greatest portrait—and one of the great works of modern art at the time. It’s easy to see why: the sitter projects authority, confidence, and ease despite her flamboyant, over-the-top outfit.