Compton Verney - Exhibitions
The Reflected Self
Portrait Miniatures, 1540-1850
‘In hand, near unto the eye’ (Nicholas Hilliard on viewing portrait miniatures, c. 1599)
The art of portrait miniature painting flourished in Britain for over 300 years. Co-curated with miniatures specialist Emma Rutherford, The Reflected Self tells the story of these jewel-like artworks, from those held in the hand of Queen Elizabeth I to their eclipse by the invention of photography, and examines their functions in society.
These exquisitely painted, portable portraits performed several functions: as emblems of love and loyalty, as diplomatic gifts exchanged between foreign courts or as markers of royal favour.
The exhibition draws primarily on Compton Verney’s own outstanding collection of portrait miniatures, with important loans from the Dumas Egerton Trust Collection and private lenders. It includes works by all of the leading miniaturists to have worked in Britain since the mid-16th century including Nicholas Hilliard, Isaac Oliver, Samuel Cooper, Richard Cosway and John Smart.
As well as exploring the history of miniatures, the exhibition highlights their enduring appeal for artists and designers working today. In each room, specially commissioned films bring to life the highly personal nature of these artworks, whilst works by contemporary artists demonstrate their ongoing relevance and ability to captivate.
This exhibition is kindly supported by ARTscapades.
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Opening Times
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4.30pm
Mondays: Closed, except bank holidays
Galleries are open 10.30am -4.30pm
Schedule
Sat 18th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sun 19th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Tue 21st January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Wed 22nd January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Thu 23rd January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Fri 24th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sat 25th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sun 26th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Tue 28th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Wed 29th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Thu 30th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Fri 31st January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sat 1st February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sun 2nd February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Tue 4th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Wed 5th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Thu 6th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Fri 7th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sat 8th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sun 9th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Tue 11th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Wed 12th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Thu 13th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Fri 14th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sat 15th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sun 16th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Tue 18th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Wed 19th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Thu 20th February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Fri 21st February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sat 22nd February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sun 23rd February 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Past Dates
Tue 7th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Wed 8th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Thu 9th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Fri 10th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sat 11th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Sun 12th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Tue 14th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Wed 15th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Thu 16th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Fri 17th January 2025 10:30am to 04:30pm
Category Exhibition
Venue Compton Verney
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