Royal Hospital Chelsea: State Apartments Art Tour
The art tour of the State Apartments looks at the rarely seen part of the Hospital that is typically closed to the public.
The Apartments once served as a meeting place for the monarch and showcase the architectural genius of Christopher Wren.
Inside, participants will see the Great Peece, the monumental portrait of Charles I and his family painted by Van Dyck and his studio, alongside other works by prominent 17th and 18th century artists and studios. This session will explore the shared visual language of portraiture in the period and consider the role of studios in 17th-century artistic production. You will see portraits of people who played a vital role in the history of the Hospital. The tour will be led by a Chelsea Pensioner and an art historian.
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea State Apartments. Please meet at the Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (Via Chelsea Gate)
Date: Friday 8th May
Time: 15:00-16:00
Tickets: £25