D. H. Lawrence
In celebration of the acquisition of the last known portrait of D. H. Lawrence to Nottingham City Museums, a seminar and a series of creative writing workshops give visitors the opportunity to explore and view the work of the famous Nottinghamshire writer.
This painting of D H Lawrence by Dutch artist Joep Nicolas (1897 – 1972) is currently displayed in Newstead Abbey’s Historic House, and visitors can enjoy as part of Standard Admission to the house also by booking tickets online or on entry to the House.
D. H. Lawrence Seminar + painting viewing
Speakers:
Dr Andrew Harrison – University of Nottingham
Dr Terry Gifford – Bath Spa University
Dates: Sunday 4th September
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Price: £35
Includes Seminar + afternoon tea, Historic House admission, viewing of the D. H. Lawrence painting & car parking
All participants must be over 16 years
Recent activities
Creative Workshops
Session lead: Dr Karen Buckley
Dates:
- Tuesday 19th July
- Thursday 21st July
- Tuesday 2nd August
- Thursday 4th August
Time: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Price: Free
All participants must be over 16 years
Please bring writing materials with you
A Portrait of D H Lawrence at Aldous Huxley’s House, Suresnes, 1929 by Joep Nicolas. Nottingham City Museums
Thanks to all funders that have donated and ensured Nottingham City Museums has been able to acquire the portrait.
Thank you to D. H. Lawrence Society and Friends of Nottingham City Museums who donated, in order for Nottingham City Museums to be able to acquire the portrait.