Room 118: Neo-classicism in Britain
This Wolfson Gallery looks at how Neo-classicism transformed architecture and design in Britain in the second half …
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Room 120: Beckford, Hope & Regency Classicism
The Wolfson Galleries feature several personalities who influenced art and design in the early 19th century. Among …
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Robert Adam: Neo-classical architect and designer
Robert Adam (1728–92) was one of the most important British architects working in the Neo-Classical style. He was a…
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James 'Athenian' Stuart: The architect as landscape painter
For many visitors to the exhibition James 'Athenian' Stuart: the Rediscovery of Antiquity the surprise was not the …
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James 'Athenian' Stuart (1713–1788)
James 'Athenian' Stuart is a compelling figure in the history of British design. Widely recognised for his central …
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Thomas Hope & the Regency style
Thomas Hope (1769–1831) was influential as a designer, design reformer and collector. He was a collector on a grand…
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Design for a state bed by John Linnell, 1765
Design for a State Bed by John Linnell. This design is particularly elaborate and fanciful. The bed was never made,…
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James 'Athenian' Stuart
James 'Athenian' Stuart is a compelling figure in the history of British design. Widely recognised for his central role in pioneering Neo-Classicism, Stuart developed his influential career across various fields: interior decoration, sculpture, furnishing, metalwork and architecture. The creation of the 'Greek Style' and its impact on British design in the late 18th century is largely due to Stuart's landmark publication Antiquities of Athens.
Room 69: European Silver
Room 69 includes sumptuous displays of European silver created between 1400 and 1800. In the centre of the room are display boxes, divided into the popular styles of the period: Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Rococo and Neo-classical.
Four Masterpieces of Sacred Silver from the Gilbert Collection
2 April 2012 – 31 May 2013. This display shows the exquisite craftsmanship and sense of beauty of Antwerp makers from the Baroque to the Neo-classical.
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Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
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Classic Woven Boater (One size)
Classic summer gold woven boater hat with cotton lining.
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