Arts & Culture

Mignard and the Marquise: A Closer Look at South Shields Museum

A free talk and Q&A with National Gallery Associate Curator Dr Mary McMahon on Pierre Mignard's The Marquise de Seignelay.

Tuesday, 3 November 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMLearning Room, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JAFree, booking requiredby South Shields Museum & Art Gallery (North East Museums)

About This Event

Dr Mary McMahon, Associate Curator at the National Gallery, tells the story behind Pierre Mignard's 1691 portrait The Marquise de Seignelay, on show in South Shields as part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour until 7 November. The talk covers the painting's artistic significance and how it came to be shown in South Tyneside, followed by a Q&A. There are two sessions on the day. Entry is free but booking is required, with a limit of two tickets per visitor.

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