The exhibition reveals that Frederic Leighton, renowned for academic portraiture, held a hidden passion for landscape painting, showcasing a different facet of his artistic expression.
Curators of the exhibition faced significant challenges in gathering Leighton's landscape work due to his tendency not to sign these private paintings, leading to potential unrecognized ownership.
Leighton’s landscapes often stemmed from personal holidays and served as a medium for greater creative freedom, contrasting sharply with the formal portraiture he was known for.
Unlike other artists of his era, Leighton chose to depict untouched landscapes, avoiding manmade structures, which adds a unique perspective and depth to his artworks.
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