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Barnaby Dracup looks at inspirational art events and exhibitions in the great British countryside


T


he beautiful landscapes of the great British countryside have inspired generations of artists, but where can you immerse yourself in the art


they’ve created?


The Towner Art Gallery T e Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne is hosting an exhibition, which runs until 16 September, to mark the centenary of the death of Edward Stott (1855-1918). Described as ‘the poet-painter of the twilight’, Stott’s work is typifi ed by his strong atmospheric and poetic depictions of rural scenes, sketching in pencil, chalk and pastels and


making extensive written notes on the weather, light and colour changes in the rural scenes he observed. Towner Art Gallery presents this long overdue


exhibition of paintings, bringing together a large body of Stott’s paintings for the fi rst time in more than 40 years, including loans from T e Royal Academy, Manchester Art Gallery, Touchstones in Rochdale, and T e National Trust. townereastbourne.org.uk


Nostell House T e National Trust property and 18th-century architectural masterpiece is hosting Interior Worlds: T omas Chippendale until 4 November. Here, visitors can see how Chippendale helped create


bespoke interiors for Nostell and immerse themselves in a world of high interior fashion, luxury, innovation and the exciting life of this top-end designer of the time. T is exhibition is considered special because much of


what visitors can explore is just as Chippendale left it, with the stars of the show being a full suite of rooms in the Chinese style, the iconic Chippendale library desk, a range of beautifully Japanned furniture, and also on display is the most expensive mirror in this stunning collection. nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell


Knole House Knole House is situated within Knole Park, a 1,000-acre park located south-east of Sevenoaks in west Kent. Here visitors can view the work of six contemporary


artists in the exhibition A Woman’s Place, which runs until 4 November and highlights the progression of equality through the stories of women who contributed to the spirit and history of Knole. T e six contemporary artists are CJ Mahony, Lindsay


Seers, Emily Speed, Alice May Williams, Melanie Wilson and 2017 Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid. A variety of mediums and forms of expression shine a light on the hidden stories of some of Knole’s most fascinating women throughout its time. nationaltrust.org.uk/knole


Blenheim Palace Running until 7 October, the Blenheim Art Foundation presents a solo exhibition by the visionary French artist, Yves Klein. It will feature over 50 artworks, all set among the backdrop of the Palace itself. T is is set to be the most comprehensive exhibition of Yves Klein ever seen in the UK to date. Visitors will be able to see paintings, sculptures and other large- scale installations. Readers may know him for the development of his own super-vivid ultramarine pigment, International Klein Blue (IKB). His


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pioneering artistic experiments anticipated and inspired movements across the world. blenheimpalace.com


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RICHARD ANSDELL, RA (BRITISH, 1815-1885) The keeper’s pony


signed and dated ‘R Ansdell./1869’ (lower right) oil on canvas


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