The Influence of Italy

Taking as its focus the city's newly-acquired sketchbook, which was completed by artist Sir Joshua Reynolds between 1750-52, this display investigates what attracted the young artist to Italy and the lasting influence his tour had on his life and art. Scroll through a digital version of the sketchbook and see what caught Reynolds' eye as he sketched his way across Rome. Discover why Italy's art, history and landscape has had such an enduring influence on centuries of artistic imagination. Featuring works by Wilson, Guardi and Northcote, plus supporting loans from the De Pass Collection at the Royal Cornwall Museum and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, come on a journey to la bella Italia.

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