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Articles specially written by St. Barbe Museum's curator, Steven Marshall, and others.

Evelyn Dunbar - War and Country   Evelyn Dunbar - War and Country
Evelyn Dunbar holds a unique position in twentieth century British art. She was described by Sir William Rothenstein, principal of the Royal College of Art ... Continue to feature

Kurt Jackson - Three Woods   Kurt Jackson - Three Woods
Kurt Jackson is one of Britain's leading landscape painters, best known for plein-air paintings of Cornwall. His dynamic work, created directly ... Continue to feature

The Artist's New Forest 1750 - 1950   The Artist's New Forest 1750 - 1950
Since the 18th century artists have travelled the country seeking inspiration, but the New Forest has proved something of an acquired taste ... Continue to feature

Marine Painting in Britain in the 18th Century   Marine Painting in Britain in the 18th Century
The eighteenth century saw Britain emerge as the dominant world naval and trading power. This development sparked a cultural, philosophical and ... Continue to feature

Charles Brooking (1723 - 1759) - A Short Biography   Charles Brooking (1723 - 1759) - A Short Biography
Today Charles Brooking is generally regarded as the most gifted of all the English 18th century marine artists, but in his lifetime he struggled ... Continue to feature