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“The Golden Age of Art – including Diego Velaquez” Lecturer: Marta Cacho Casal Marta is a historian of early modern Hispanic and Italian art, with a particular interest in iconography, portraiture, and
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“The Golden Age of Art – including Diego Velaquez”
Lecturer: Marta Cacho Casal
Marta is a historian of early modern Hispanic and Italian art, with a particular interest in iconography, portraiture, and the relationship between visual and intellectual culture. She holds a PhD and MA from the Warburg Institute, University of London, and has worked in both academia and museums, including the British Museum.
She has published widely, with her award-winning monograph Francisco Pacheco y su Libro de retratos (2011) receiving the Alfonso Pérez Sánchez International Research Prize. Her forthcoming book, Damaged Soul, explores the visual culture of Saint Mary Magdalene in the Hispanic world, and her research has been supported by leading international institutions.
Tickets: £9 (members free).
Coffee served 10:15 to 10:45.
For details of our society and future lectures please click on ‘Learn More’ below.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 - 12:30
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Appleby Market Hall
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november
wed11nov11:00wed12:30The Arts Society (Appleby)Death by Wallpaper11:00 - 12:30 Appleby Market Hall

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“Death by Wallpaper” Lecturer: Lynne Gibson Was Napoleon killed by his green wallpaper? This story begins in 1775, with a German chemist and his experiments with arsenic. The resulting powerful green reached its
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“Death by Wallpaper”
Lecturer: Lynne Gibson
Was Napoleon killed by his green wallpaper?
This story begins in 1775, with a German chemist and his experiments with arsenic. The resulting powerful green reached its height of popularity when worn by “Queen of Fashion”, Empress Eugénie. It was printed on wallpaper by Morris & Co. and was a favourite of plein-air artists, such as Monet, Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh, keen to capture the freshness of nature. But a century later, it was rebranded as rat-poison. There were many similar incidents which followed over the years.
An intriguing and witty investigation into the history – and dark side – of wallpaper. Lynne addresses toxic pigments, safety regulations, and the cultural fascination with decorative design.
Tickets: £9 (members free).
Coffee served 10:15 to 10:45.
For details of our society and future lectures please click on ‘Learn More’ below.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 - 12:30
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Appleby Market Hall

