Dulwich Picture Gallery

Synopsis: Dulwich Picture Gallery is England’s first purpose-built public art gallery. Designed by Sir John Soane, the influential building holds one of the world’s finest Old Master collections including great works by Poussin, Rubens, Canaletto, Reynolds and Gainsborough. This film goes behind the scenes at the gallery, offering an insider’s view of a vibrant working world. Included are the restoration of Rembrandt’s Girl at a Window, exhibition re-hangs, the work of the gallery’s award-winning education team, and extensive interviews with the key creatives.

The 30-minute documentary addresses the gallery’s remarkable history, architecture and collection, and is complemented by an additional twenty 3-minute films looking at a selection of its finest masterpieces.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2005
Year of production: 2005
Subjects: Architecture; Art
Keywords: art collections; art exhibitions; art galleries; restoration - art and architecture; Soane, John; Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Notes: Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.

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