Fencing Match, which took place at Carlton on the 9th of April 1787 between Mademoiselle...D'Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George, 1787, published in London, England, paper, ink  © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collections

Born in the French colony of Guadeloupe, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745–1799), became one of the most remarkable figures of the eighteenth century. The son of Nanon, an enslaved African woman, and George Bologne, a plantation owner and enslaver, he was raised in France, where he rose to fame as a virtuoso violinist, acclaimed composer, champion fencer and abolitionist.  

 Join Senior Curator, Laura Bauld, for talk exploring rare prints and books on display in our Fragile Art Gallery that commemorate Bologne’s extraordinary life. 

Location: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG. Please meet at Kelvingrove Reception Desk five minutes before talk starts

Booking details: Free to attend, booking not required, but sign ups available via Glasgow Museums Eventbrite.

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