Founded from the private collection of David Bowerman MBE, the Bowerman Charitable Trust now holds a major collection of Newlyn School paintings, second in importance and scope only to Penlee house. Forty of these paintings have been gathered together to form a national touring exhibition that is being launched at Penlee this October, before touring to Nottingham, Dedham, Birkenhead, Worcester, and Newcastle. From much-loved favourites such as Walter Langley’s large oil painting Breadwinners to rarely seen treats such as Harold Harvey’s Titbits, all shown alongside key works from our own collection, the
exhibition offers a treat for all newlyn School fans.
Accompanying the exhibition, there will be a new book, ‘The Art of the Newlyn School: Paintings of Cornish Life and Light’ by Alison Bevan. Featuring over 150 illustrations from Penlee house and the Bowerman Collection, the book will be available from our shop.
Ground floor galleries. A selection of Newlyn School paintings on view upstairs in Gallery 5.
Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.
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Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.
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From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.
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