Heidi Strobel, professor, art history, College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, Denton
Mary Linwood (1755–1845) was a twenty-first-century wonder woman who lived in nineteenth-century England, juggling family responsibilities with multiple careers in Leicester and London. In 1809, she opened the first female-owned gallery in the capital to showcase her embroidery, known for its celebration of British artists, most notably Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, and George Morland. Come and learn about Linwood’s marvelous life, career, entrepreneurial achievements, and embroidery skill.
These lectures, part of a continuing series, introduce the permanent collection and selected exhibitions on view at the Kimbell. They are free and open to the public.
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