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Curators talk: The Secret Lives of Paintings

Sat 12 Sept · 19:00

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You’re invited to join one of the National Trust’s regional curators, Claire Reed for a 45-minute talk exploring the discoveries made and secrets under the surface of the painting: ‘Stourhead in its Infancy’. The painting has long been thought to be the first depiction of the world-famous garden. The evening starts with a welcoming glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic sparkling alternative, before heading into the impressive Picture Gallery for the talk. After the 45-minute talk there will be time for questions followed by a private view of Stourhead’s current exhibition, The Secret Lives of Paintings, accompanied by its curator.

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Curators talk: The Secret Lives of Paintings takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 19:00.

Curators talk: The Secret Lives of Paintings is held at Stourhead in Bath (near Mere, Wiltshire).

Entry to Curators talk: The Secret Lives of Paintings is free.

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Curators talk: The Secret Lives of Paintings

📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026🕖 19:00📍 Stourhead💰 Free Entry

About This Event

The evening starts with a welcoming glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic sparkling alternative, before heading into the impressive Picture Gallery for the talk. After the 45-minute talk there will be time for questions followed by a private view of Stourhead’s current exhibition, The Secret Lives of Paintings, accompanied by its curator.