‘Miss Terry’ by Eileen AgarMercer Art Gallery, Harrogate This unusual surrealist portrait was painted in 1980 by Eileen Agar (1899 – 1991). Born in Buenos Aires, Agar studied art at the Slade School of Fine Art, developing a unique style. She became...
‘Charmology Head’ by Karen Thompson Scarborough Art Gallery This unusual ceramic bust was created by contemporary artist Karen Thompson. It was developed from a commission to create an artwork which took inspiration from the William Clarke Charm Collection...
Silk Remembrance Poppy laid in 1921 by Field Marshal HaigThe Green Howards Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire Nowadays, it is virtually impossible to separate acts of remembrance for World War One from the image of the poppy. This connection was made early on by the...
Arts and Crafts Box designed by Beatrice CarpenterKiplin Hall and Gardens, North Yorkshire This small decorative casket is an example of the Arts and Crafts movement which came to prominence during the late 19th century. This piece was the result of the work to...
Commemorative ceramics created for the coronations of Edward VIII and George VI, by Dame Laura Knight Staithes Museum, North Yorkshire These highly distinctive commemorative ceramics take us back to a significant moment for the British monarchy. On 10 December, 1936,...
