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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Lightbearers

In this segment M&G Director Erin Jones continues exploring the theme of redemption through three Victorian portraits.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Charles Dickens Social Realism Novels

Dickens fictional works were key in uncovering some of the Victorian Era’s most egregious social problems, especially those related to children. In this segment we look at three of his most disturbing villains.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: A Christmas Carol

We conclude our exploration of The Continuing Victorian Narrative with one of Dickens’ most beloved tales, A Christmas Carol.

 

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Henry Cole: The Origin of Christmas Cards

Even in a digital age, we still love sending and receiving Christmas Cards, but what is the origin of this popular tradition?

 

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Victoria and Albert: The Christmas Tree

It should come as no surprise that our enjoyment of gathering together to decorate the family Christmas tree began with a “longing for home.”

 

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Frederic James Shields: The Pre-Raphaelites

Watch this video to learn how Dr. Karen Rowe “reads” one of the most intriguing works in our Museum & Gallery collection.

Gustave Doré: Christ Leaving the Praetorium

Gustave Doré (who published his first drawings at age 15) went on to become the most sought-after illustrator of the mid-19th century.

 

Benjamin West, P.R.A.

Isaiah’s Lips Anointed with Fire

Benjamin West, P.R.A.

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Vasiliy Fedotovich Il’in

The Resurrection

Vasiliy Fedotovich Il’in and D. Tverskoy

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Edwin Long, R. A.

Sir Henry Irving as Richard III, Duke of Gloucester

Edwin Long, R. A.

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