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How De Morgan came to be at Wightwick Manor – Online Talk
12th June 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
| £5Using 360 technology and high resolution images of the Manor and De Morgan Galleries, Curator Sarah Hardy will take you on a virtual tour of this Arts and Crafts treasure chest in Wolverhampton.
Sarah will walk you through the Victorian manor house, pointing out De Morgan fireplaces, ceramics, and artworks, before showing you some of Evelyn De Morgan’s beautiful sketchbooks which are in Wightwick Manor’s collection.
You will then hear the century-long story of ambition and family rivalries which eventually lead to the De Morgan Gallery being created at Wightwick Manor.
Finally, a tour of the De Morgan Gallery and a look at some of the fabulous paintings, drawings and ceramics on display.
Minimum donation is just £1
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