Why can we find ‘memento mori’ symbols in and around Christian churches? A memento mori is a symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death. The Latin term means ‘remember that you must die’. They can take the form of a range of images and...
The Bombardment of Whitby, by William Scott HodgsonPannett Art Gallery When William Scott Hodgson (1864-1925) painted this maritime scene around the year 1918, the events would have undoubtedly still been in the minds of the people of Whitby. The painting depicts a...
‘Charmology Head’ by Karen Thompson Scarborough Art Gallery This unusual ceramic bust was created by contemporary artist Karen Thompson. It was developed from a commission to create an artwork which took inspiration from the William Clarke Charm Collection...
‘Miss Terry’ by Eileen AgarMercer Art Gallery, Harrogate This unusual surrealist portrait was painted in 1980 by Eileen Agar (1899 – 1991). Born in Buenos Aires, Agar studied art at the Slade School of Fine Art, developing a unique style. She became...
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