JANE AUSTEN

PART II - Art & Dress

Online Lecture

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Lecturer: Anne Harbers
Date: Monday 8 September, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEST | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD

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What did Jane Austen truly look like, and what can her portrait tell us about identity and society in 18th-century Britain?

Portraits of this era were far more than mere likenesses; they were meticulously arranged tableaux that showcased status, intellect and virtue. During a period when Britain’s increasing wealth and changing social structures fueled a desire for self-representation, artists like Thomas Gainsborough created refined canvases, while Angelica Kauffmann's allegorical works highlighted fashion as a potent form of visual communication.

Join Anne Harbers for a fascinating look at how costume communicates character in both portraiture and prose – and how Jane Austen’s image continues to invite reading between the lines.

 

YOUR EXPERT LECTURER

Anne Harbers is an experienced presenter and writer on Art History and Decorative Arts. After taking degrees in Chemistry and enjoying a career in medical research and international business, Anne followed her heart and obtained an MA degree from the University of Sydney. A long- time enthusiast for 18th century European decorative arts and English literature, she is currently undertaking art history research projects relating to British and European subjects.

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