In Focus: The beauty of William Hogarth's 'Progress' Series, from his engraving skill to his story-telling gymnastics
Philippa Stockley revels in the humour, perspicacity and story-telling that radiate from Hogarth’s ‘Progress’ series.
The Finer Things
When it comes to treating yourself to a new party dress or a pair of cufflinks, or if you want to buy a brilliant present for a loved one, look no further than our High Life section. From the most inspiring travel trips to the latest news in luxury watches, and beautiful jewellery, let Country Life guide you to the very best in beautiful things.
Plus, read articles from our brilliant Gentleman’s Life magazine, including the 39 steps to being a gentleman.
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The Utterly Inessential Travel Shopping List: Everything you need for winter sun or hitting the slopes
Last week's Country Life showed you all the best places to travel for a holiday now that the summer is over, from swimming with horses in Montego Bay to curling up in a chalet in Courmayeur. Now that you've booked your trip, Alexandra Fraser shows you all the things which may make your journey a little bit easier, a little bit more luxurious and a little bit utterly inessential.
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London's 2019 Winter Arts & Antiques Fair promises treasures untold
Featuring more than 20,000 pieces by some of London's top dealers, including works by masters such as Lalique, Matisse, Meissen, Cartier and Boucheron, the Winter Art & Antiques Fair is a key event in November calendar.
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Police baffled as thieves steal artwork from city street in centre of Bath
A large installation by textile artist Alison Harper, which aims to raise awareness of air pollution and urge people to switch to greener transport, was taken from a Bath Street in a mystery theft that some think may have been politically motivated
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The quest for the ultimate all-round car: Happy on or off-road, stylish and comfortable
In a car nut's ideal world you'd have a fleet of different cars for different jobs — even different moods — but the practicalities of keeping such a fleet rule it out for most of us. Charles Rangeley-Wilson is on the lookout for a car to do it everything.
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My Favourite Painting: Nicola Kalinsky
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In Focus: The William S. Burroughs shotgun art which was collected by Damien Hirst
A new exhibition in London brings together pieces from Damien Hirst's personal collection — including a shocking piece by William S. Burroughs, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
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My Favourite Painting: Robert Sandelson
'In the foreground of the new version (currently at the Saatchi Gallery), our late father’s hat can be glimpsed above a deck chair–as it turned out, he was watching his last game of cricket.'
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Isle of Noises: 20th-century British classical music returns to our shores once more
The London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Isle of Noises season aims to redress the unfair marginalisation of many 20th-century British composers and their melodic music. Pippa Cuckson reports.
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The Utterly Inessential Kitchen Shopping List: Antique copper pans, lemon-coloured cookers and the sort of stool you'd imagine Hemingway sitting on
Sure, you could go down to Homebase, Ikea or B&Q. But where would be the fun in that?
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The bright idea that's a 'landmark moment' for electric cars in Britain
One of the major headaches of owning an electric car is finding and paying for a charging point — but that's become far easier as a new scheme gets off the ground.
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My Favourite Painting: Piet Oudolf
'One cannot sense whether he is far out on the ocean or closer to shore, or what he may be watching or feeling in that moment as he stares towards the beach.’
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In Focus: An exhibition that reveals the versatility of art made with scissors
Caroline Bugler is enthralled by ‘Cut and Paste: 400 years of Collage’, an exhibition which celebrates collage from well-known Modern and contemporary artists and unknown or obscure makers alike.
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: A pet candle with a secret, an American culinary road-trip and the inevitable waterproof
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A.N. Wilson's 'definitive biography' of Prince Albert, balanced, nuanced and challenging
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Toyota RAV4 review: The 4x4 that dreamed of being a GTI, all grown up and 25 years old
Toyota's latest incarnation of the RAV4 is almost unrecognisable from the original car — but all the better for that, says Toby Keel.
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My Favourite Painting: Roger Weatherby
Roger Weatherby — the CEO of his family firm, Weatherbys Banking Group — chooses an equestrian picture from his family's collection, painted by one of his ancestors.
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In Focus: Williams Blake's ill-fated solo exhibition which left him earning a living as a copy-engraver while his art went unnoticed
The Tate's new William Blake exhibition looks at the artist's achievements — but also at his disastrous 1809 exhibition, the show which tried and failed to win him a great reputation as a painter. Andrew Loukes explains more.
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The Utterly Inessential Autumn Shopping List: Cheese subscriptions, cosy blankets and everything else you need in the run up to winter
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1940s glamour, Goodwood's youngest racer and a psychelic Rolls-Royce: The best pictures from a sun-kissed weekend at the Goodwood Revival
