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Dr Sarah Symmons, Goya expert and expert on the art of
John Flaxman and Honoré Daumier, Reader in Art History & Theory ( University of Essex, UK )
, art appraisal and authentication consultant and broadcaster.
Her most recent publication: Goya: A Life in Letters is available to buy here;
from Amazon.co.uk
Dr Symmons has authored several important publications on Goya including the international best seller "Art & Ideas: Goya" (Phaidon Press 1998).
"Art & Ideas: Goya" has sold 170,000 copies through the online book retailer 'Amazon' alone and has been translated into
several major languages including French, Japanese and Greek.
Worldwide sales total an estimated 200,000 plus. Dr Symmons's other publications.
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Works in fiction:
Sarah Symmons writing as Natalya Lowndes
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For Students 
Sarah Symmons teaches two postgraduate modules and would be delighted to hear from
students who might be interested in applying for them, or from students wishing to
study for their doctoral dissertations in these areas.
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Latest News
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Events 2006
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Saturday 11th November: Talbot Rice Theatre, University of Edinburgh Scotland Dr. Symmmons will give a lecture on Raeburn and Goya: The Redefining of Artistic
Personality. This is to coincide with the exhibition "Raeburn and his printmakers" National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh.
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Sunday 13th August: Chateau De Lavigny (Switzerland), Dr. Symmons will give a reading from her new project
(read a synopsis);
a forthcoming biography of The Honourable Mary Graham(1757 - 1792). This biography, entitled
"A Hidden Portrait" it is concerned with the life of a celebrated beauty in Georgian London.
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Tuesday 8th May 2006: Welling School, Kent U.K. 2.00p.m. Dr. Symmmons will give a lecture on Goya's Disparates
in connection with the Arts Council Travelling Exhibition of the Disparates.
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Tuesday 4th April 2006: Cervantes Institute, London, 6.30p.m. Book Presentation: Spanish Art in Britain and Ireland, 1750 - 1820;
Nigel Glendinning (editor) will present this new forthcoming publication with essays by Enriqueta Harris, Dr. Sarah Symmons and
Marjorie Trusted. The book contains new information and original perspectives on the impact of Spanish art in Britain.
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Art Appraisals, Authentication Reports and Valuations
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As a leading scholar for over 30 years in the fields of 18th and 19th century painting,
sculpture and graphic design, Sarah Symmons will be glad to assist private collectors,
corporations, insurance companies and lawyers with her expertise, and will appraise
artworks within the range of her research.
Dr Symmons has access to many archives , rare publications and reads four European languages;
she has the benefit of a network of informed researchers, auction houses and dealers,
and has advised on works of art for institutions such as major museums and banks as
well as for private individuals.
Register here to send Dr. Symmons details of your art work...
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Recent Publications |
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Goya: A Life in Letters
This is the first edition of all Goya's known letters translated into English. His letters are witty, passionate, business like, amusing and occasionally, obscene.
In these new translations Goya emerges as immensely likeable and many of his engravings, drawings and paintings, are shown to have emerged from episodes within his private life. As a major European painter of the Romantic period, Goya remains a monumental influence on the art of today partly through his courage and humanity in broaching subjects rarely, if ever, depicted by previous artists. This book of his letters allows the reader to see the private man as well as the public and professional artist who worked for powerful patrons, large institutions and personal friends.
Read details of more publications here...
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