A Life in Portraits

Elizabeth Linley was painted throughout her life, both in fashionable portraits and as a model. The Linley family had a particularly close relationship with Thomas Gainsborough, who would satisfy his passion for music at their home, painting the family formally and informally, with a notable fondness for Eliza.

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Leo Crane
Street Art

In 1772, Thomas Gainsborough captured the young Elizabeth Linley with her sister Mary in a portrait of intimate friendship. Over 200 years later, the renowned international street artist Stik strips away their fashionable attire to highlight this essential relationship.

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Leo Crane
Eliza Rises Again

It was standing room only for an entertaining evening of animation, paintings, street art, theatre and fashion inspired by the mesmerising Elizabeth Linley with Leo Crane, Ian Dejardin, Ingrid Beazley, Stik and Brighton Theatre. Contagious delirium? Find out!

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Leo Crane