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Join Us for Our Next Happy Hour: A Look at the Royal Collection

March 16, 2022, 3:00 PM Central Time

The British Royal Collection of over a million items is the world's largest art collection owned by one person and includes furniture, tapestries, and porcelain as well as paintings.  The picture collection began in 1623 with King Charles I, the first serious royal patron of the arts, who brought Van Dyke and Rubens to England and acquired many Italian paintings. 

Ever since, nearly every British monarch has acquired works of art, often as a sign of status and power. How the collection grew over the centuries, often at such great expense that it caused political conflict, is a fascinating story, told by UCF Professor Emeritus Gerald Schiffhorst. This will be a Happy Hour you will not want to miss. This is a FREE program, but registration is required. Please register now.

About Dr. Schiffhorst

Dr. Jerry Schiffhorst is University of Central Florida Professor Emeritus.  American scholar Jerry Schiffhorst is the author of numerous books on literature and writing. Dr. Schiffhorst has 45 years teaching experience and currently offers Central Florida workshops on writing. He is a frequent speaker on historical and literary topics at community venues such as the English-Speaking Union and The University Club.  Jerry has served on the Central Florida Branch Program Committee for a number of years.

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