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The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens on view at the National Portrait Gallery
From 20 June to 8 September 2024, the National Portrait Gallery presents the exhibition “Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens”
Source: National Portrait Gallery · Image: “Anne Boleyn”, unknown 16th century artist. National Portrait Gallery, London
Historic paintings by Hans Holbein the Younger and contemporary photography by Hiroshi Sugimoto meet in the National Portrait Gallery’s first exhibition of historic portraiture since reopening, presenting a study of the lives and afterlives of the six women who married Henry VIII.
The exhibition chronicles the representation of Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Katherine Parr throughout history and popular culture in the centuries since they lived. As a frequent source of fascination, the stories of the six women has repeatedly inspired writers and artists of all kinds to attempt to uncover the ‘truth’ of their lives: their characters, their appearance and their relationships. From historic paintings, drawings and ephemera, to contemporary photography, costume and film, the exhibition draws upon a wealth of factual and fictional materials to present the life, legacy and portrayal of six women who forever changed the landscape of English history.
The accompanying publication “Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens”, written by curator Dr. Charlotte Bolland, includes essays from award-winning historian and broadcaster, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb; early modern historian, Dr. Nicola Clark; art historian and curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Brett Dolman; curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Dr. Alden Gregory; material culture and music historian, Benjamin Hebbert; author and historian, Dr. Nicola Tallis; and historian, Dr. Valerie Schutte.
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A long-lost six-foot abstract painting by renowned British artist John Piper (1903-1992) has surfaced, drawing significant attention at Bonhams Modern British & Irish Art sale on 19 June at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. The painting, titled Painting, 1936 (Forms on Dark Blue), had been part of a prestigious family collection since its creation and had never been offered at auction.
Its reappearance and subsequent sale for £317,900 ($401,000) marked a highlight of the auction, which saw substantial interest from collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Ingram Reid, Bonhams’ Head of Sale, expressed his delight at the successful auction, particularly highlighting the significance of Piper’s painting. “The six-foot canvas of John Piper’s Painting, 1936 (Forms on Dark Blue) was among British art’s most ambitious paintings of the 1930s, both in conception and legacy,” Reid remarked. “Paintings from Piper’s lauded abstract period are extremely rare, and we’re very pleased that this work has now found a new home.”
John Piper, known for his versatility and significant contributions to British modernism, had a varied career that spanned painting, printmaking, and designing stained glass windows. His abstract works from the 1930s are particularly celebrated, making the auction of Painting, 1936 (Forms on Dark Blue) a momentous event in the art world. The painting’s vibrant forms set against a dark blue background exemplify Piper’s innovative approach and have captivated art historians and collectors.
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