Display of the Sir Philip Burne-Jones portrait of Rudyard Kipling
To celebrate National Poetry Day this year on 1st October, the Sir Philip Burne-Jones portrait of Rudyard Kipling will be going on display at Bateman’s for the first time.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
To celebrate National Poetry Day this year on 1st October, the Sir Philip Burne-Jones portrait of Rudyard Kipling will be going on display at Bateman’s for the first time. This marks the start of a three-year loan of the portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Sir Philip also created the portrait of Rudyard’s wife, Caroline Kipling, and the portrait of Rudyard will hang next to that of his is wife, in the Study on the first floor of the house.
Sir Philip and Rudyard were cousins and to mark the arrival of the painting and explore the close connections between the two families there will be a free Burne-Jones object trail around the house throughout the autumn. Star objects from Kipling’s desk will also be highlighted in the Study alongside the painting.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Kipling's study is not wheelchair accessible. Please see the access page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
- Meeting point
The portrait will be located in the Kipling Study.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.
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