​​​​​​​Narrative

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All art stems from a strong narrative. From the earliest drawings on cave walls to contemporary public art, the artist motivation is to share their stories and experiences. This language of art is shown throughout our collection in many ways, some are easy to interpret while others require further exploration.

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Image: The Tennis Party (detail) by Sir John Lavery, 1885