20
May 2026

Death by Wallpaper

Welcome to The Arts Society Liverpool
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 14:00
Bridge Chapel Centre
Heath Road, Garston Liverpool L19 4XR
Online Event

This is the story of a powerful tinted green paint favoured by Monet, Cezanne and Van Gogh. It was an arsenic derived green dye also used in the manufacture of quality clothing and in William Morris & Co. wallpapers. This green dye developed by a German chemist was also an effective rat poison!

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Mrs Lynne Gibson

Now working as a freelance lecturer in the History of Art, Lynne originally trained as a fine artist and has taught painting, drawing and printmaking in higher and adult education. She lectured as an art historian for the universities of Sussex and Bristol where she introduced 'Understanding Art' to the Lifelong Learning programme and residential summer schools. Gives talks, lectures and guided tours to a wide range of organisations and institutions including ARCA colleges, the National Trust, National Gallery, art museums and art societies. She has worked as a professional artist specialising in oil painting and etching. Solo and group shows have included the RWA, British Museum and the Barbican.

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