Thomas Worlidge (c. 1700 1766) was a
Peterborough-born artist who was renowned for his etchings, a form
of printing where a printing plate is built up by hand by the
artist. Worlidge was famed for his portraits and copies of earlier
artist's work, including that of Rembrandt. So fine was his work
that Worlidge even became nicknamed 'the English Rembrandt'.
Visitors were able to see many of
Worlidge's etchings on display from the fine collection of his work
in the Museum's collections. They were also able to see some
of the original line drawings and preliminary sketches for the
etchings, discover more about Worlidge and his eventful life, and
learn more about the recent conservation work undertaken on many of
the items on display.
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