Who Is Alfred Munnings Alfred Munnings is one of the worlds most famous painters of horses and also for war art. He was born on 8th October 1878 in Suffolk where he grew up in a busy working mill surrounded by horses and horse drawn carts arriving daily [...]
The History Of Beecroft Art Gallery Located in Southend on Sea Essex, Beecroft Art Gallery has a large display of beautiful artwork and many other historical pieces on display. Originally located in West-cliff on Sea, the gallery was founded by Walter Beecroft. Walter was a solicitor in the [...]
History of The National Art Museum of China The National Art Museum of China is the largest art museum in China and is funded by the Ministry of Culture. In 1958 the building started to take shape and was formally opened to the public in 1963. The building [...]
Located in Saint Martins Place, London just off of Trafalgar Square, The National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest portrait collection of British influential men and women, both past and present, that have helped make British culture and history, from Tudor Courts to the present day. The portraits [...]
History Of The Ashmolean Museum The Ashmolean Museum was built over a 5 year period beginning in 1678 and finishing in 1683. It was the first ever university museum and was originally erected to house The Cabinet Of Curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave the Oxford University in 1677. [...]
What is a Virtual Tour A virtual tour is a way to immerse yourself into the beauty of the gallery from anywhere in the world. You can enjoy panoramic views of the gallery and all its beautiful artwork on display without ever leaving your home. In times like [...]
Picture Frames As Art Themselves Picture frames house many beautiful pieces of art and images, but did you know that they can also be a work of art in their own right. Some of the best galleries in the world have dedicated special exhibitions focussing solely on the [...]
The National Gallery of Ireland Home to some of the most beautiful period frames in Ireland, and located in the centre of Dublin, The National Gallery of Ireland opened its doors to the public in 1864. The Gallery currently has an extensive collection of Irish paintings, but is [...]
The Smithsonian Magazine has uncovered five interesting facts concerning picture frames, that are interesting to any art expert. Did you know you can copy a frame without any copyright issues? If not, then read on. Five Facts About Picture Frames 1. The earliest American frames, known as American Empire Style [...]
The Royal Collection trust is exactly as it sounds, the art collection belonging to the British Royal Family. The collection is spread across 13 occupied and historic royal residences in the UK and is the largest private art collection in the world. This collection has many truly spectacular pieces [...]
