First Wednesday Art Talks – The World of Jane Austen: Art, Fashion, and Eligible Gentlemen
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When:
February 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2026-02-04T13:00:00-08:00
2026-02-04T14:00:00-08:00
Where:
City Hall Council Chambers
1400 5th Avenue
San Rafael
1400 5th Avenue
San Rafael
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Join us for a stroll through the British galleries of the Legion of Honor as we explore the world of beloved English author Jane Austen. We’ll see paintings that Austen herself would have seen; portraits of ladies, gentlemen, and military officers by famous artists such as Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds. We’ll look at trends in fashion, country estates, and gardens, and talk about how “new money” was changing society. You will gain a fresh perspective of Jane Austen’s life and times, and a deeper understanding of her ever-popular novels.
FAMSF Docent: Kathryn Zupsic
First Wednesday Art Talks are generously provided by the Friends of the San Rafael Libraries.
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