The Artist's Studio

9th Feb 2010 - 23rd May 2010

Discover the world of the artist�s studio, with a fascinating look at the workplaces of artists in Britain from the 1640s to the present day.

Female Figure Lying on a Bed, 1931 Elizabeth Brown Read more »	Edward Bawden Working in his Studio, 1929 Eric Ravilious Read more »	Anthony Gormley's Studio Gautier Deblonde Read more »
Still Life with Self-Portrait, 1918 Mark Gertler Read more »	Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, c. 1865 John Ballantyne Read more »	Edward Collier, 1683 Edward Collier Read more »

The exhibition explores the changing ways in which artists have represented their studios: as sociable or theatrical spaces; private rooms for reflection; or sites for bohemian or alternative lifestyles. From the garrets of struggling artists to rooms packed with wealthy patrons, the studio is shown as not only a creative space but as a rich source of information about the nature and work of the artist.

In the exhibition you will find paintings by artists such as Paul C�zanne, Paula Rego and J M W Turner as well as drawings, books and manuscripts. A selection of photographs of artists� studios will be on display, including those of Francis Bacon, Anthony Gormley and Frank Auerbach.

The show also features a fascinating selection of studio furniture, including an easel from the studio of Joshua Reynolds and painting equipment belonging to J M W Turner.

The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated book available from the Sainsbury Centre Gallery Shop.

Exhibition organised by Compton Verney and curated by Giles Waterfield, independent curator and writer, and Antonia Harrison, curator, Compton Verney.

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Combined spring exhibition admission �4, concessions �2; family admission �8, concessions �6; school groups �1 per child. Free to Sainsbury Centre Friends, UEA and NUCA staff and students.