Lecture: A private palace of art - Frederic Leighton's studio-house
15th October, 18:30 - 19:40
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Assembly Room, Chichester Council, North Street PO19 1LQ
Organised by : The Arts Society Chichester Evening
https://www.the arts-society-chichester-evening.org.uk
Daniel Robbins, curator, describes one of the most remarkable 19th century buildings. First constructed in 1860's London, artist Frederic Leighton extended and embellished it over the next 30 years. He transformed his home, filling it with fascinating collections of fine and decorative art. The exotic Arab Hall, lined with Islamic tiles that Leighton had collected during his travels in the Middle East, brought new fame to the building, as his reputation as an artist grew. We explore Leighton's motivations in lavishing such attention on his studio-house.