Picturing Childhood
16 March - 6 October
An exhibition exploring the depiction of childhood in art across five centuries.
Chatsworth House is displaying an exclusive selection of paintings, sketches, literature, photographs, costumes and sculpture from the Devonshire collection exploring the depiction of childhood in art. The themes range from family relationships and literacy to duty, identity and colonialism.
The exhibition features works by artists including Raphael, Anthony van Dyck, Edwin Landseer, Joshua Reynolds, Johan Zoffany and Lucian Freud. The artworks and experiences are installed throughout the house in historic spaces such as the Chapel and the State Apartment.
Access is included with your House and Garden ticket.