The Duchess of Cambridge at the opening of the 'Victorian Giants' exhibition she co-curated.
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Before she was Duchess of Cambridge, the then Kate Middleton studied History of Art at St Andrew’s University.
As well as meeting her future husband Prince William, she specialised in the works of the photographic work of Victorian artists.
The Duchess has now chosen some of her favourite photographs to co-curate the National Portrait Galleries latest exhibition.
The Patron’s Trail highlights her choices with information and commentary labels written by the Duchess.
She showed a particular interest in photographs of women and children, often referring to the difficulty of photographing young people.
The exhibition included works by four of the most famous Victorian photographers; Julia Margaret Cameron, Lady Clementina Hawarden, Oscar Rejlander and author Lewis Carol.
A photo of Alice Liddell, the girl who inspired Alice in Wonderland, taken by Carol, is on display among many other Victorian pieces.
‘Treasures’
Phillip Roger, the Head of Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery, said the exhibition was special as it is the first time the four most formative graphic artists of the Victorian period had been shown together.
He is excited that visitors will be able to see objects that have never been on public display before.
“There are many treasures in this exhibition by some of the most beloved photographers of the period.”
Mr Rogers added that the Duchess’ background in art and her personal passion for photography also made this exhibition special.
The exhibition opens to the public today at The National Portrait Gallery, for more information visit their website.
Tune in to City News at 4:00pm for the full report…
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Before she was Duchess of Cambridge, the then Kate Middleton studied History of Art at St Andrew’s University.
As well as meeting her future husband Prince William, she specialised in the works of the photographic work of Victorian artists.
The Duchess has now chosen some of her favourite photographs to co-curate the National Portrait Galleries latest exhibition.
The Patron’s Trail highlights her choices with information and commentary labels written by the Duchess.
She showed a particular interest in photographs of women and children, often referring to the difficulty of photographing young people.
The exhibition included works by four of the most famous Victorian photographers; Julia Margaret Cameron, Lady Clementina Hawarden, Oscar Rejlander and author Lewis Carol.
A photo of Alice Liddell, the girl who inspired Alice in Wonderland, taken by Carol, is on display among many other Victorian pieces.
‘Treasures’
Phillip Roger, the Head of Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery, said the exhibition was special as it is the first time the four most formative graphic artists of the Victorian period had been shown together.
He is excited that visitors will be able to see objects that have never been on public display before.
“There are many treasures in this exhibition by some of the most beloved photographers of the period.”
Mr Rogers added that the Duchess’ background in art and her personal passion for photography also made this exhibition special.
The exhibition opens to the public today at The National Portrait Gallery, for more information visit their website.
Tune in to City News at 4:00pm for the full report…
