Princely Treasures at Art Gallery of Western Australia

Princely Treasures: European Masterpieces 1600 – 1800 from the Victoria and Albert Museum
Art Gallery of Western Australia
24 September 2011 to 9 January 2012

A treasure trove of European decorative art from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum will go on show at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in September. Princely Treasures: European Masterpieces 1600 – 1800 from the Victoria and Albert Museum comprises more than 90 magnificent artworks and objects, rarely seen on Australian shores. Coming exclusively to Perth, this significant and highly visual collection includes painting and sculpture, ceramics and glass, metalwork and furniture, textiles and tapestries, personal adornment and dress, armoury, prints and drawing.