Lucy KEMP-WELCH<br/> <em>Horses bathing in the sea</em> 1900 <!-- (recto) --><br /> oil on canvas<br /> 152.9 x 306.5 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1900<br /> 93-2<br /> © Estate of Lucy Kemp-Welch <!--4100-->

Art in Focus: Horses Bathing in the Sea

Tue 5 May 20, 1pm–1.30pm

Lucy KEMP-WELCH<br/> <em>Horses bathing in the sea</em> 1900 <!-- (recto) --><br /> oil on canvas<br /> 152.9 x 306.5 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1900<br /> 93-2<br /> © Estate of Lucy Kemp-Welch <!--4100-->
Past program

Free

This program takes place virtually

When Lucy Kemp-Welch painted Horses Bathing in the Sea in 1900 it was believed that sea bathing would strengthen a horse’s legs.

View the initial sketches and recent x-rays to unpack the story, artist intention, context and composition of the work.

This talk will be delivered online via Webex Events. Ten minutes before the scheduled start time please join here and provide the event password ArtFocus#0505.

Speaker
Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator, International Art, NGV
Dr Maria Quirk, Assistant Curator, Collections and Research, NGV
Talks International NGV Collection Painting

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