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John Bowes (19 June 1811 London – 9 October 1885 Streatlam, co. Durham) was an English art collector and thoroughbred racehorse owner who founded the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, Teesdale. Bowes Museum , County Durham
Learn about the vision and legacy of Joséphine and John Bowes, the pioneering couple who built The Bowes Museum in Teesdale, England. See their portraits, their wedding gift and their passion for art and culture.
6 de jul. de 2018 · John Bowes (1811-1885) was a politician, socialite and art connoisseur who created the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, Teesdale. He married a French actress, collected 15,000 objects for the museum and left his estate to it.
8 de mar. de 2021 · Learn about the women who shaped the life and legacy of John Bowes, the founder of The Bowes Museum in England. Discover the stories of his grandmother, his mistress, his wife and his friend, from botany to ballet.
John Bowes, built on the River Tyne in England in 1852, was one of the first steam colliers. She traded for over 81 years before sinking in a storm off Spain.
The Bowes Museum has a world class collection of European paintings, including masterpieces by Van Dyck, Canaletto and Sassetta. Explore the art galleries, look for lookalikes, and discover the stories behind the artworks.
26 de mai. de 2017 · BBC News. More than a century ago, a French actress-turned-aristocrat achieved her dream of building a world class museum in the north of England. But Josephine Bowes's impact on the art...
