Quentin Blake Mural Unveiled at The Sherborne for Thornhill Anniversary
The Sherborne in Dorset has launched a new season of exhibitions titled Of Myths and Murals, marking the 300th anniversary of James Thornhill's mural of the Calydonian Boar Hunt from Ovid's Metamorphoses. To commemorate this, Sir Quentin Blake (b.1932) has created a new mural, The Joy of the Frog, installed on the atrium staircase. Blake's work offers a playful, contemporary contrast to Thornhill's baroque composition, bringing movement and humor to the historic interior. The installation coincides with the anniversary year of Thornhill's completion of The Calydonian Boar Hunt.
Key facts
- The Sherborne in Dorset has launched a new season of exhibitions titled Of Myths and Murals.
- The season marks the 300th anniversary of James Thornhill's mural of the Calydonian Boar Hunt from Ovid's Metamorphoses.
- Sir Quentin Blake (b.1932) has created a new mural titled The Joy of the Frog.
- Blake's mural is installed on the atrium staircase of The Sherborne.
- Blake's work is described as a playful counterpoint to Thornhill's dramatic composition.
- The installation occurs during the 300th anniversary year of Thornhill's completion of The Calydonian Boar Hunt.
- Thornhill (1675/’76-1734) was a master of baroque decorative painting from Dorset.
- The Sherborne is located in Dorset.
Entities
Artists
- Sir Quentin Blake
- James Thornhill
Institutions
- The Sherborne
Locations
- Dorset
- The Sherborne