In 1954, there was Alfred Hitchcock’s acclaimed Rear Window. Fast forward to 2018, when The Woman In The Window, a literary retelling by A.J Finn, became a global bestseller. Come 2022, the satirical Netflix spoof The Woman In The House Across the Street From the Girl In The Window was sending up the popularity of the slew of similar novels and films that followed. But before pop culture got hold of it, artists across centuries had been paying homage to the curiously commonplace trope. Now, Reframed: The Woman In The Window at Dulwich Picture Gallery is taking a closer look – featuring works from Rembrandt, Picasso, David Hockney and Louise Bourgeois, the 50-piece collection showcases an array of styles, eras and mediums. With each work depicting a ‘woman in the window’ motif, it explores how artists have displayed everything from forlorn feelings and everyday domesticity to lust and longing (until 4 September; £16.50; Gallery Rd, London SE21).
Fancy having your own woman in the window? Fans of impressionism need look no further than John Lavery’s 1917 work Daylight Raid From My Studio Window (£15.95), but for a less traditional take, opt for Desenio’s pared-back Lemon Garden poster (£12.95) or Liga Kitchen’s colourful pop art-inspired print (£8.95). More into neutral tones and clean lines? Boho Deko’s downloadable artwork is available in various sizes to fit perfectly with your collection (£4.38), while Wild Wall Art’s haunting black and white print comes in the frame of your choosing (£7.99), so you can gaze at your perfectly-curated gallery wall, rather than out the window.