Dr Rachel Coombes

@rcoombes.bsky.social

Research Fellow in History of Art & Keeper of the Heong Gallery at Downing College, Cambridge. Focusing on French late-nineteenth/early-twentieth century decorative painting, cultural politics, religion and music.

Fired up but exhausted after 3 days of 3 different conferences 🫠Co-convening/presenting/keynoting, feat. topics from the Brazilian 'electric daisy' to 'race & neurasthenia' to the usefulness of thinking about ideals of 'harmony'. Grateful for all the wonderful conversations over the last few days!

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