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Tour: Benjamin West and the Royal Hospital for Seamen
The American artist Benjamin West (1738-1820) had a long relationship with the Royal Hospital for Seamen, now the site of the Old Royal Naval College, creating some of its most significant art works.
Join us for this free tour exploring West’s artistic legacy in Greenwich. Starting in the Chapel, we’ll take a closer look at the vast painted altarpiece depicting the shipwreck of St Paul on the island of Malta. This unusual subject would have resonated with the retired seamen who lived in the H
Join us for this free tour exploring West’s artistic legacy in Greenwich. Starting in the Chapel, we’ll take a closer look at the vast painted altarpiece depicting the shipwreck of St Paul on the island of Malta. This unusual subject would have resonated with the retired seamen who lived in the H
Free 45 minutes tours staring at 12.00pm and 2.30pm.
Meet at the entrance to the Chapel 5 minutes before each tour begins.
No need to book.
Meet at the entrance to the Chapel 5 minutes before each tour begins.
No need to book.
Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9NN
Sat 4 Mar 2017
Website:
www.ornc.org
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