Great Leaders: Sir Joshua Reynolds
| Date | 13 May 2026 |
| Time | 13.00-13.15 BST |
| Location | At the museum (West Gallery) |
| Speaker | Kathryn Wilkinson |
To mark the opening of our next major exhibition, Winston Churchill: The Painter, on 23 May, join us to uncover the stories of the great military, political and cultural leaders found here in the Wallace Collection.
As founder and first President of the Royal Academy, Sir Joshua Reynolds’s use of experimental techniques and ambition to rival the Old Masters reshaped the artistic landscape in Britain. Learn how Reynold's approach led to a revolution in British painting, in this 15‑minute talk with Guide Lecturer, Kathryn Wilkinson.
Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day.