Myth and Reality Build Tender

On 1st July 2025 the NAM will open a temporary exhibition entitled "Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria". The exhibition examines the role of military art in disseminating information to the public and influencing public opinion before the introduction of mass photography. The Victorian period saw a great deal of military reforms and changing attitudes to soldiers, which is reflected in the stylistic approach to the artwork. The exhibition showcases the Museum's Lady Butler collection and also...