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Thomas Robins the Elder (1716–1770) recorded the country estates of the Georgian gentry—their orchards, Rococo gardens, and potagers—like no other, with both topographical accuracy and delightful artistry, often bordering his gouaches with entrancing tendrils, shells, leaves, and birds. Robins's skill was honed by the delicacy required for his early career as a fan painter and is shown too in his exquisite paintings of butterflies, flowers, and birds. Cathryn will introduce the work of Robins through his paintings of gardens at Honington and Painswick alongside his extraordinary record of Bath as it was transformed by architect John Wood the Elder. She will also discuss the significant connections Robins made in Dorset and how this circle of friends and patrons was part of an international exchange of exotic butterfly and plant specimens, which included the Duchess of Portland and Sir Joseph Banks. Copies of Cathryn’s lavish study, long listed for the William MB Berger prize, will be available to buy after the talk. If you are interested in purchasing a copy please email Cathryn on thomasrobinselder@gmail.com. Priced at £40, Cathryn will bring your copy to the talk.
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