Exhibition

Scented Visions: Smell in Art 1850-1915

15 May - 9 November 2025
10.30am - 5pm

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Pre-Raphaelite art through the evocative power of scent at Watts Gallery.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Pre-Raphaelite art through the evocative power of scent at Watts Gallery. Engage your sense of smell and gain a new appreciation for the artists' intentions and the cultural context in which they created their works. This exhibition includes 3 bespoke scents, created by Puig in collaboration with Artphilia and AirParfum, that are inspired by key elements within selected Pre-Raphaelite works.

Discover the works of renowned artists such as Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, John Frederick Lewis, John Everett Millais, Evelyn De Morgan, G F Watts, Simeon Solomon, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

Featuring loans from the Tate, the National Portrait Gallery, Birmingham Museums Trust, and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the Pre-Raphaelite movement through a multi-sensory lens.

This exhibition originated at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, The University of Birmingham, 11 October 2024 – 26 January 2025. It has been expanded by Watts Gallery to include seven new paintings and include the works of founder G F Watts.

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