Black History Month: Nattier’s Mademoiselle de Clermont
Date | Wednesday 30 October 2024 |
Time | 13.00-13.15 GMT |
Location | At the museum (Oval Drawing Room) |
Speaker | Dr Alison Smith |
To mark Black History Month, join Director of Collections and Research Dr Alison Smith to take a closer look at Jean-Marc Nattier’s Mademoiselle de Clermont en sultane. How did Nattier decide on the composition for this painting and who are the different figures, both the white woman in the centre and the Black models surrounding her? Take a moment to reflect on this enigmatic artwork.