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Painted Ladies:
Women at the Court of Charles II

11 October 2001 - 6 January 2002
Wolfson Gallery

Admission £5, concessions £3

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Nell Gywn, circa 1680 by Simon Verelst

The first exploration and reconsideration of Restoration portraiture in nearly 20 years, this exhibition will include some of the most beautiful and fascinating paintings of the period, portraits of women of prominence and influence within the court of Charles II, from royal brides and daughters to mistresses and actresses. By looking at the context in which these portraits were produced, the life-histories of the women and their reputations at the time and subsequently, the exhibition will shed new light on one of the most neglected areas of British art history. The exhibition is co-organised by the National Portrait Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut; it will travel to New Haven in January 2002.

Ticket Offer
Rembrandt's Women
Royal Academy of Arts, London
Present your 'Painted Ladies: Women at the Court of Charles II' ticket stub at the Royal Academy and save £1 off entry to the Rembrandt's Women exhibition (until 16 December 2001).

Offer applicable on full price tickets only

National Portrait Gallery opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Late Opening Thursday, Friday: 10am - 9pm
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