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Drawing in Britain, 1700–1900: New Additions to the Collection

Past Exhibition

April 2 – August 6, 2023
West Building, Ground Floor

Selected entirely from the National Gallery’s permanent collection, this exhibition of approximately 80 recently acquired drawings and watercolors provides an overview of two centuries of British art. Works on view reveal European influences on British art starting in the 1700s. They trace the development of watercolor as a national specialty and introduce the varied approaches that emerged during the Victorian era.

Drawing in Britain not only includes significant examples of the landscapes that are traditionally associated with British art, but it also highlights portraits, history scenes, and nude studies. Works by British women provide glimpses into the lives and work of several fascinating yet little-known artists.

Explore Selected Works

Organization
Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington

The exhibition is curated by Stacey Sell, associate curator of old master drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Passes
Admission is always free and passes are not required

Banner detail: Ezekiel Barton, A Cliff Overhung with Trees, early 19th century, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, 2022.66.1