Prelude to Impressionism: Frans Hals
| Date | Wednesday 29 July 2026 |
| Time | 13.00-13.15 BST |
| Location | At the museum (Great Gallery) |
| Speaker | Kathryn Wilkinson |
Frans Hals' expressive, loose brushwork, his sense of spontaneity in human expression and rebellion against convention inspired Édouard Manet to travel to Hal's Harlem, profoundly changing him as an artist. Join Guide Lecturer Kathryn Wilkinson to learn how Franz Hal's technique directly influenced Édouard Manet's art.
Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day. Please reserve your place at the entrance.