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Boar Lane, Leeds, by John Atkinson Grimshaw was the first painting unveiled as part of Leeds Art Gallery's new art advent.
8th December 2023
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Gallery unwraps festive favourites for art advent

Treasured favourites from the stunning Leeds Art Gallery collection are being unwrapped for a unique new ‘Art Advent’ this month. Members of the gallery’s team have selected their best-loved artworks and will be sharing their personal stories of why they love each one, with a different piece set to be unveiled each day throughout…
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Reflections on the Aire Highres
4th February 2022
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Artist’s captivating moonlit masterpiece comes home to Leeds

An atmospheric riverside scene created by one of the city’s most celebrated artists is coming home after being acquired by Leeds Art Gallery. Reflections on the Aire – on strike was painted by Leeds-born John Atkinson Grimshaw in 1879, a rare example of one of his signature ‘moonlit’ scenes combined with a social message. Showing…
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