Holburne of Menstrie Museum, Bath

Background information
Historic Building houses important collections by Sir William Holburne (1793-1874) which form the nucleus of superb fine and decorative 17th and 18th century art with work by leading British 20th century artist-craftspeople. Stunning collections comprise paintings by leading British and continental artists, silver, porcelain, sculpture, maiolica, glass, furniture, portrait miniatures: also calligraphy, woven and printed textiles and 20th century furniture, ceramics etc. Active programme of lectures and events to complement many temporary exhibitions on art and craft themes. A jewel in Bath's crown.

Particularly interesting for Books   Notable Buildings   Ceramics   Clocks and Watches   Drawings and Watercolours   Embroidery   Engraved and Carved Gems   Fans   Furniture and Woodwork   Glass   Ivories   Lace   Metalwork and Goldsmiths   Miniatures   Musical Instruments   Oriental Arts and Crafts   Paintings   Prints   Sculpture   Silver   Textiles  

Listed under Good outings from London  

Highlights of the Collection

Other artists represented in the Collection