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Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits | 16 May - 5 Oct

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Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits

Experience the power and glamour of John Singer Sargent’s portraits in Kenwood's new exhibition; Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits from Fri 16 May - Sun 5 Oct.

The exhibition will reveal the real stories behind the fascinating American women who crossed the Atlantic to marry British aristocrats in an exchange of money for titles. These women include a war-time nurse, a helicopter pilot and the first sitting female MP.

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A new way to explore Kenwood

Gain a deeper appreciation for Kenwood with our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects. Use this free, downloadable guide to find out more about our internationally important collection of art, with audio tours from English Heritage Curators, Conservators, and Volunteers, as well as the artist of a newly commissioned portrait of Dido Belle, a former Kenwood resident. 

Discover more about the history of the house, the beautiful gardens, and the lives of the people who have called Kenwood home. Each room has a story to tell, and now, using the interactive map on the guide, you can unlock those tales.

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