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Author: Rebecca Higgins

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Special Collections and Galleries

Man Behind the Moderns: Highlights from the Herbert Read Collection

Wednesday 22 March 2023 — 0 Comments

A black-and-white photograph of a young Herbert Read in military uniform. His arms are folded and he is looking straight to camera.

Special Collections and Galleries

Man Behind the Moderns: Herbert Read’s Early Artistic Associations

Wednesday 25 January 2023 — 0 Comments

An oil painting on board, featuring varied brushstrokes of brown, white and red paint to create an abstract representation of the Piazza San Marco, Venice.

Special Collections and Galleries

Man Behind the Moderns: Christmas and Birthday Gifts to Herbert Read

Wednesday 14 December 2022 — 0 Comments

A black-and-white photograph of an older Herbert Read wearing a suit and sat at a desk filled with books and papers in his study at Stonegrave House. In front of him on a small table sits a curved sculpture, made from Perspex and nylon strings. Behind him are a row of bookshelves, a tall wooden sculpture and a wrought iron sculpture.

Special Collections and Galleries

Man Behind the Moderns: Researching the Art Collection of Herbert Read

Wednesday 2 November 2022 — 1 Comment