Royal Albert Museum Exhibits " Capturing Castles "

Thursday, 01 June 2006 11:29

Exter, UK - A new exhibition of works from Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum’s fine art collection goes on display this month.  Capturing Castles illustrates examples of castles depicted in paintings, watercolors and prints from the late 18th to early 20th century castles.

The works in the exhibition include paintings by Richard Wilson and Thomas Luny, watercolors by Francis Towne and FJ Widgery and engravings of works by JMW Turner.  They depict a variety of castles from various regions of the British Isles, including the South West, Wales, Yorkshire, and Scotland, through picturesque, sublime and topographical techniques.

The exhibition runs from 14th June to the 26th August and demonstrates how castles have had an important part to play in the history of England and have left a permanent mark on its landscape.  An illustrated talk examining depictions of the South West's medieval castles in art by Dr Robert Higham and Dr Oliver Creighton of the University of Exeter.

Visit the Royal Albert Memorial Museum at : www.exeter.gov.uk/museums