A Private Palace of Art: Frederick Leighton's studio house
Schedule
Wed Oct 08 2025 at 10:45 am to 12:00 pm
Location
Brighton Road Baptist Church | Horsham, EN
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The Arts Society Horsham’s lecture on Wednesday 8 October is A Private Palace of Art: Frederick Leighton’s Studio House presented by Daniel Robbins. Leighton House Museum originally the home of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton is one of the most extraordinary buildings of the 19th century. Built in the 1860s and continuously expanded over thirty years the house evolved into a "palace of art" showcasing fine and decorative works. The addition of the exotic Arab Hall adorned with Islamic tiles Leighton collected during travels in the Middle East brought further renown. This lecture examines Leighton’s reasons for investing so much effort in his home’s design and how the house came to represent the ideal lifestyle of a Great Artist.
EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday October 8 2025 - 10:45
Brighton Road Baptist Church Horsham RH13 5BD
No booking necessary
Free to Arts Society Horsham members. Non-members pay £8 on the door.
Daniel Robbins has an impressive background in curating and museum management particularly in nineteenth-century art architecture and design. His leadership on the restoration and refurbishment projects at Leighton House especially the £9.6 million refurbishment demonstrates a deep commitment to preserving cultural heritage while modernizing spaces to better serve visitors.
Leighton House itself is quite unique - an incredibly atmospheric space designed by Victorian artist Frederick Leighton blending fine art with stunning architectural design.
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Where is it happening?
Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Rd, Horsham RH13 5BD, United Kingdom, HorshamEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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