The Reflected Self: Portrait Miniatures, 1540-1850
Compton Verney September 2024 — February 2025
‘In hand, near unto the eye’ (Nicholas Hilliard on viewing portrait miniatures, c. 1599)
Compton Verney September 2024 — February 2025
‘In hand, near unto the eye’ (Nicholas Hilliard on viewing portrait miniatures, c. 1599)
The art of portrait miniature painting flourished in Britain for over 300 years. Co-curated with miniatures specialist Emma Rutherford, The Reflected Self tells the story of these jewel-like artworks, from those held in the hand of Queen Elizabeth I to their eclipse by the invention of photography, and examines their functions in society.
2D exhibition design and information graphics. Two ’S’s combine in a loving motif, using Nouvelle Noire's updated cut of Didot.
Inspirational 3D exhibition design by @alibrownstylist
Beautiful photography by Simon Bevan
