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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dulwich_Picture_GalleryDulwich Picture Gallery - Wikipedia

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   1385543. Dulwich Picture Gallery is an art gallery in Dulwich, South London. It opened to the public in 1817 and was designed by the Regency architect Sir John Soane. His design was recognized for its innovative and influential method of illumination for viewing the art. It is the oldest public art gallery in England and was made an independent ...

   • Established: 1817; 206 years ago

   • Official name: Dulwich Picture Gallery and Mausoleum

2. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk › whats-onWhat's On | Dulwich Picture Gallery

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   Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, London SE21 7AD. Gallery & Shop opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm Click for Caf ...

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4. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk › aboutAbout | Dulwich Picture Gallery

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   Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”. Today the Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its Permanent Collection of ...

5. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk › planning-your-visitVisit | Dulwich Picture Gallery

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6. londonist.com › dulwich-picture-galleryInside London's Oldest Art Gallery | Londonist

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   Nov 9, 2016 · Opened in 1817, London's oldest art gallery is the Dulwich Picture Gallery in Southwark, south east London. It's also England's first purpose-built, public art gallery.

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   What is Dulwich Picture Gallery?

   • Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”.

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   Is Dulwich the world's oldest purpose-built Art Gallery?

   • I recently paid a visit to the beautiful Dulwich Picture Gallery: the world’s oldest purpose-built art gallery. Not only does it house an incredible art collection with works by Constable, Rembrandt and Gainsborough, but it has some incredible architecture to admire and even contains a mausoleum…

   Dulwich Picture Gallery: The World’s First Purpose-Built Art Gallery

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   Who designed the first public art gallery in Dulwich?

   • Remember, Soane was designing the first ever public art gallery, so there was no set template. His design in Dulwich has gone on to be very influential for architects designing art galleries since. Soane also included a mausoleum for the founders, Margaret, her husband and Francis Bourgeois to be buried in.

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   What influenced Dulwich Picture Gallery design?

   • Dulwich Picture Gallery's design and architecture comprising a series of interlinked rooms lit by natural light through overhead skylights has been the primary influence on art gallery design ever since. Soane designed the sky lights to illuminate the paintings indirectly.

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   May 24, 2023 · In 1605 Edward Alleyn, a very wealthy actor, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, purchased the manor of Dulwich. In 1619 he founded the College of God’s Gift, today known as Dulwich College. Portrait of Edward Alleyn from 1626, image from wikimedia commons. He bequeathed his art collection to the college upon his death in 1626, including many ...

9. artsandculture.google.com › partner › dulwichDulwich Picture Gallery - Google Arts & Culture

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   Dulwich Picture Gallery is England’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of Old Master paintings “for the inspection of the public”. The Gallery was designed by Regency architect Sir John Soane and houses one of the country’s fi nest collections of Old ...