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Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado
Saturday, 21 July 2012, 10:00am
To Sunday, 04 November 2012

'Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado' will be a magnificent survey of the development of painting in Spain over the course of four centuries, and the first ever collection of work from Madrid's esteemed the Museo Nacional del Prado to visit Australia.

Curated by Javier Portús Pérez, Head of the Department of Spanish Painting (up to 1700), Museo Nacional del Prado, 'Portrait of Spain' highlights the internal and external factors that influenced the evolution of Spanish painting through three main periods. The exhibition includes masterpieces of renowned painters who worked in the Spanish Royal Court including El Greco, Velázquez, Ribera, Goya and Rubens.

The Gallery is committed to partnering with leading art museums internationally, working with the finest institutions and curators from around the world to give Australian audiences access to these important collections and exhibitions.

Event times:
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Exclusive to Brisbane

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Location : Queensland Art Gallery: Stanley Place, South Bank, 4101 QLD

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