A portrait reputedly painted as a ruse for Charles II to have illicit encounters with his mistress Nell Gwyn has been put on show in London prior to auction
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The Sultanate of Oman is giving several million pounds to the Tate as a thank you for the loan of important paintings and advice on improving its museums... more
On a boat, in a castle, in a lighthouse... No need to trash your own house when there's still time to rent a fabulous party pad for New Year, say Pandora Sykes and Lucy Hunter Johnston... more
World's greatest art collections have lent works not seen in Britain for decades as part of a blockbuster show highlighting JMW Turner's debt to the Old Masters... more
From rock 'n' roll and graffiti art to Henry VIII and the workings of the human body, London's galleries and museums have something for everyone.... more
Like most of his contemporaries, the painter of The Hay Wain started with portraits. It is as well for posterity that he moved on to landscapes.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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