Horsham art – Edith M. Harris

For the latest dip into the Horsham Museum & Art Gallery archives we have the works of Edith Margaret Harris (1870-1943). She was one of six children born to Thomas, a plumber and painter, and Ellen Harms. The family lived at Richmond Terrace, Carfax, Horsham. Edith was a teacher of drawing at the Horsham SchoolContinueContinue reading “Horsham art – Edith M. Harris”

Horsham art – Edward Bainbridge Copnall

Horsham Museum is, of course, an Art Gallery as well! In recent years it has been delighted to give space to some of the best current artists from across Sussex. However, it also has several paintings hanging on walls and in the archives by artists from the past. Some are of local scenes, while othersContinueContinue reading “Horsham art – Edward Bainbridge Copnall”

The world of Elizabeth Blackwell

Museum Friend and volunteer Rick Domas (Director of Kate Gallery in Horsham) looks at the work of Elizabeth Blackwell. It was a real pleasure last week to view the many fine offerings in Forum Auctions’ July 31 online sale of books and works on paper. I am the happy winner of several lots. Of particularContinueContinue reading “The world of Elizabeth Blackwell”