Beauty, strength, intellect, economic and moral status. How might clothing, armour and accessories express these qualities and more?  

Join dress historian Jacqui Ansell to explore the ways in which power can be conveyed through artworks. We’ll delight in the details of armour and ceramics, as well as miniatures and large-scale paintings, and consider how identities are constructed. A careful selection of portraits and precious objects from the 1400s to the 1800s will also act as an intriguing introduction to the wealth and scope of the Wallace Collection. 

Take part at the museum: This course will take place in the Theatre, Lower Ground Floor. Participants taking part at the museum are encouraged to visit the galleries in their own time afterwards.  

Watch online: This course will also be broadcast live from the museum. Online ticketholders will be emailed a link to join 24 hours in advance. Ticketholders will also receive a link to view a recording of the course, which will be available for two weeks only.