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Address Higham Place, Newcastle
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Exhibtion opens Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 2pm-5pm
The Laing Art Gallery's collection includes British oil paintings, watercolours, ceramics, silver and glassware. The collections are of national and international significance and are of Designated Status. Key works include: Isabella and the Pot of Basil by William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), Laus Veneris by Edward Coley Burne Jones (1835-1898), The Breton Shepherdesss by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), The Lovers by Stanley Spencer (1891-1959) and an important group of works by John Martin (1789-1854). Early 20th century artists represented include Auerbach, Nicholson, Hitchen, Bomberg and Moore as well as a growing contemporary collection. The watercolour collections are widely recognised as being of exceptional importance. They are particularly strong in 18th and 19th century watercolours which include works by Paul Sandby, J R Cozens, Thomas Girtin, J M W Turner, David Cox, Samuel Palmer, Edward Lear and J F Lewis. Because of light sensitivity the watercolours are shown in small changing displays throughout the year.
The decorative art collections are extensive and varied. Of particular importance are the collections of locally produced glass, pottery and silver. These are of national importance being large and concentrated holdings include Beilby enameled glass, Newcastle silver, North East pottery, early 19th century creamwares and 19th and 20th earthenwares by Maling pottery.
