This short film on the 17th century artist Mary Beale (16331699) accompanies Philip Mould & Company's exhibition, Fruit of Friendship: Portraits by Mary Beale (25 April 19 July 2024)
The film traces Mary Beale's life and career and sheds light on her studio practice, touching on the radical reversal of conventional gender roles for the period.
Filmed by Mike Hopkins.
Find out more about the exhibition on our website: https://philipmould.com/exhibitions/4...
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