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Collection & Artist Highlights

Thought you knew everything in our archive? A new collection or artist joins Bridgeman every week so allow us to take you on a tour. Every month we focus on different and exciting collections and artists

New Year = New You

New Year = New You

Inspiration to stick to those nagging New Year's resolutions, from the Bridgeman archive. More about - New Year = New You

Beautiful Bodies

Beautiful Bodies

From voluptuous curves to corseted waists, the female form body has been celebrated in all shapes and sizes, from prehistoric times to the modern day. More about - Beautiful Bodies

"Be inspired" - wellbeing

Galleries of images. Mind, body, soul More about - "Be inspired" - wellbeing

A Snapshot of Life on the Titanic

A Snapshot of Life on the Titanic

New to the Bridgeman archive, Father Frank Browne's photographs constitute a valuable chronicle of life onboard the Titanic before tragedy struck. More about - A Snapshot of Life on the Titanic

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

2011 saw the passing of many 20th century art giants. More about - In Memoriam

What the Dickens?

What the Dickens?

In advance of the author's 200th anniversary in 2012, we bring you character sketches from some of his beloved novels. More about - What the Dickens?

Dreaming of an austerity Christmas?

Dreaming of an austerity Christmas?

Turn your thoughts to times past, as Bridgeman gives you 10 thrifty ways to have festive fun this Christmas. More about - Dreaming of an austerity Christmas?

Bah Humbug!

Bah Humbug!

We love Christmas, but there are ten things about the season that can bring out the inner Grinch. More about - Bah Humbug!

"Be inspired" Christmas

View our galleries of images. Family, celebration, goodwill and indulgence. More about - "Be inspired" Christmas

Collection Preview:</br> The Free Library of Philadelphia

Collection Preview:
The Free Library of Philadelphia

A treasure trove of material related to Charles Dickens, just in time for the 200th anniversary in 2012. More about - Collection Preview:
The Free Library of Philadelphia

Race to the South Pole

Race to the South Pole

For the British and Norwegian teams, it was a race to the death to reach the South Pole. More about - Race to the South Pole

'Tis the season for panto

'Tis the season for panto

Not just a modern British phenomenon. Oh, no, it's not! Read about its origins in ancient Greece and links with the Commedia dell'arte, a form of popular theatre in Italy. More about - 'Tis the season for panto

Archive

Scott Polar Research images onlineSymbols of British IdentityNatural PhotogramsLeonardo da Vinci Codex Atlanticus Philadelphia Museum of ArtThe Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.Corcoran Gallery of ArtElsa SchiaparelliWho is the man behind the Mona Lisa’s smile?"Be inspired" - Winter Andras Kaldor "Be inspired" - AutumnBridgeman CreativeThe Hugh Lane & the Lobkowicz CollectionsOne Voyage Too FarThere's an app for that.Mapping the worldWorld Cultures "Be inspired" - Style moodsAlbert Houthuesen (1903-1979)Bridgeman Artists' Copyright Service Autumn/Winter 2011:
Style Advice from the Archives
Daisy de VilleneuveBridgeman's Sporting CollectionsNew linocut prints by Angela NewberryArt Heist'Be inspired' - Summer EscapePedro Diego Alvarado'Be inspired' - Colour Power(Secret) Lives of the ArtistsAn interview with Jenny PageThe Lowe Art Museum'Be Inspired' - the elementsJoash Woodrow (1927-2006) Denver Public LibraryAristocratic tastes of EnglandThe birds and the bees...What makes us British?150th Anniversary of the Civil WarChristie's ImagesAnnabel Fairfax:
New Contemporary Artist
Artists in their studiosDouble TakesInspiration for calendar & stationery productsWhat's your sign?Colour Trends for 2011Rebecca Campbell:
New Contemporary Artist
Now representing: Cincinnati Art MuseumImages For Television & FilmRoyal Collection: behind the paintingsArtists out of copyright in 2011The Way We WereMuseum of LondonSculpture in the Louvre: A Private TourWhat's Your Fantasy?HauntedNEW collections: Germany in the 20th century Travel Through TimeCoal Mining; A history Urban IntimacyJourney through the afterlifeImages for Trade PublishingHell & The SublimeKatsushika HokusaiCorsets, Codpieces and CrinolinesHair, Beautiful HairPedro Diego Alvarado The Surreal World of Dr Jeffrey SherwinBritain's next Saint? The Israel MuseumCaravaggio: The Light and DarkThe Regime Against ArtSibling RivalryThe Written WordThe Architecture of PrayerRites, Ritual and CeremonyJohn Armstrong (1893-1978)Beatrice CoronThe Art of Mapping Tristram Hillier (1905-83)The Joys of Getting LOSTNine MusesThe Art of National GeographicQuilting back in Fashion Celebrate Easter: Painting The Passion Inspiration for 2011 & 2012 CalendarsA Celebration of Motherhood Iranian art, architecture and artifacts at Bridgeman Wooing:
The Art of Falling in Love
Villa Valmarana ai NaniBecause of women...Fabulous FotomasIt's Always Summer SomewhereNational Gallery of AustraliaAnthony Breslin (Contemporary Artist)And a partridge in a pear tree...Stained glass angelsSupernatural ArtArt of the FeastMaggi Hambling (BACS artist)Chatsworth Rememberance DayVanitasHungarian RhapsodySymbols of Freemasonry - a case for Robert LangdonAfter....21st century ArtDesperate Romantics'Once upon a time...''To see or not to see...'
Shakespeare in the Park
'This is the short and the long of it.'Rhythms of Modern LifeA Journey through AsiaDetroit Institute of ArtsNow representing Allen Jones for licensingNow representing: The Sterling & Francine Clark Art InstituteBridgeman purchases the Boltin Picture LibraryThe Design LibraryPublic Enemy: John DillingerNow representing: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler GalleriesBird's Eye ViewStairway to HeavenThe Tudors 500th AnniversaryExotic DelightsSt.George the Dragon SlayerA Fresh CropButler Institute of American ArtWhite BeautySoviet art under investigationBlooming MarvellousCharles DarwinReasons to hate Valentines DayFebruary marks 200 years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln Artists out of copyright in 2009Auld Lang Syne: Robert BurnsA defining moment February marks 200 years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln Goal!Pastoral MastersMade in EnglandAnd the winner is - Royal Institution RelaunchEndre RoderRoyal Academy exhibitionDK Survey Results. The Nation's favourite artist revealed.