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Founded by three friends following a visit to an Eric Ravilious exhibition in the midst of A-level revision, we offer a broad selection of works of art chosen to reflect our own interests. We duly hope to provide a unique curation, demonstrating the developments in thought and practice in Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Our broad collection of artworks - ranging from mid-19th century architectural drawings for church refurbishments, to Edwardian cartoons, and post-war British watercolours - showcases a breadth of styles, subjects, and forms.

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If you are interested in seeing more of McEwing-Sexton-Smedley, do check out our Instagram account - as well as sharing our latest acquisitions and our favourite artworks from our collection, we also post behind-the-scenes looks at our preparations for fairs and exhibitions.

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  • 'Ideal and Eternal': Discussing Clark on Bernini

    'Ideal and Eternal': Discussing Clark on Bernini

    The tomb is clearly intended to serve as a lasting monument to Pope Alexander, and while Bernini presents elements of an eternal cycle within the Tomb of Alexander VII itself, it maintains...

    'Ideal and Eternal': Discussing Clark on Bernini

    The tomb is clearly intended to serve as a lasting monument to Pope Alexander, and while Bernini presents elements of an eternal cycle within the Tomb of Alexander VII itself, it maintains...

  • Donatello, Dürer, and the Role of Antiquity

    Donatello, Dürer, and the Role of Antiquity

    Classical antiquity was key to the way in which Renaissance artists chose to represent their subjects. As seen in Donatello’s Equestrian portrait of Gattamelata and Dürer’s Adam and Eve, the traditions...

    Donatello, Dürer, and the Role of Antiquity

    Classical antiquity was key to the way in which Renaissance artists chose to represent their subjects. As seen in Donatello’s Equestrian portrait of Gattamelata and Dürer’s Adam and Eve, the traditions...

  • The Bible of the Poor who Cannot Read: The Role of Biblical Art

    The Bible of the Poor who Cannot Read: The Role...

    The following is an adapted extract from a broader essay on the usage of the Bible to support secular authority in medieval society. The pragmatic usage of the Bible within...

    The Bible of the Poor who Cannot Read: The Role...

    The following is an adapted extract from a broader essay on the usage of the Bible to support secular authority in medieval society. The pragmatic usage of the Bible within...

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