How a 17th-century art style inspired a modern masterpiece
In short: Discover how contemporary artist Stephen Farthing uses historical 'swagger portraits' to bridge the gap between centuries. This exhibition at Kenwood explores the visual dialogue between Jacobean history and modern painting.
Stephen Farthing draws inspiration from 'swagger portraits,' a specific genre of historic portraiture. His work is currently in conversation with the Suffolk Collection, which features a series of portraits by the Jacobean artist William Larkin.
The exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the year the collection was first opened to the public. By placing Farthing's contemporary responses alongside these historical pieces, the gallery highlights how past aesthetics continue to shape modern artistic identity.
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