Haughton International Seminar
“Courtly Magnificence - Gender, Dynasty & Politics”
Wednesday, 24th and Thursday, 25th June 2026
At The British Academy, 10 - 11 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH
From the Royal Courts of the Middle Ages to the 20th Century, this seminar looks at how some of the world's greatest art collections were formed. It will explore how political intrigue and power were involved in their accumulation, and how the personalities of these Royal collectors - women as much as men - were reflected in their collections.
In loving memory of Anna Haughton
Portrait of Catherine de Medici and her Children. Studio François Clouet (c.1515-1572), 1561. Strawberry Hill Collection Trust]
