Portraits from Chatsworth
Lovely loan exhibition at Sotheby’s of portraits from Chatsworth House. In a beautifully designed display just seven pictures told the story of a family and their collecting from the 17th century to 2009. There was also an excellent booklet with good commentaries on the works. The first family picture was a delightful painting of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire and her daughter by Joshua Reynolds and the latter ones were by Lucien Freud who became a friend of the family. Throw in a Rembrandt and a Canova bust and you have a tight, quality show. Closed 3 July 2023