Work of the Month: Corn Stook by John Aldridge

Work of the Month: Corn Stook by John Aldridge

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The Corn-Stook Oil on canvas, 1946 by John Aldridge, RA (1905 – 1983) We already suspected that the Gallery’s reputation extends well beyond Northwest Essex. But we were nevertheless surprised and delighted in July when Jessica Hope, who lives near Philadelphia...
Fry Lecture: Olga Lehmann

Fry Lecture: Olga Lehmann

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A talk by Amanda Stone Friday 25th September 2026 at 7.30pm Venue: The Fry Art Gallery, 19a Castle Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1BD To accompany the exhibition Olga Lehmann – a versatile and vivacious artist, her biographer and co-curator of the exhibition Amanda...
Work of the Month: Welcome to Brick House

Work of the Month: Welcome to Brick House

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Pen, ink & watercolour sketch by Eric Ravilious, 1932. Eric addressed this envelope to ‘Miss Charlotte Epton’, on her arrival at Brick House, Great Bardfield, as the future wife of Edward Bawden. Eric and Edward were at the time renting part of the...
Work of the Month: By the Sea by Edward Bawden

Work of the Month: By the Sea by Edward Bawden

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By the Sea Oil on board 1929-30 by Edward Bawden With a heatwave seemingly lodged over this part of England, our thoughts naturally turn towards the sea. In this rare oil painting by Edward Bawden, he revisits his childhood when his family spent its summer holidays at...