The Walker Art Gallery

Recently we visited The Walker Art Gallery as a group to explore and analyse the outstanding work that is currently on display within the Gallery. We discussed how to analyse and discover all of the small singular ways regarding how to assess the paintings, this included the individual techniques used in the production of these art works. This visit was initially to accustom ourselves with the surroundings and pieces of artwork within the Walker Gallery, to enable us to comfortably know what treasures it holds within its walls.

Our lecturer guided us around the Gallery and introduced us to a number of incredible, compelling pieces of work including 'Isabella' by John Everett Millias, 1849. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to a reading of this piece as i found the story behind the painting extremely riveting. The rivalry between Isabella's scheming brothers and her apprentice lover caused tension within the atmosphere of the paining. There are so many hidden treasures within this one image which signify a whole story behind Isabella and her lover, Lorenzo from the start of their affair to Lorenzo's doomed fate.