I was lucky enough to visit the last Turner exhibition at the house in 2012 which was a great success and sell out so I'm sure the latest exhibition will have everyone excited.
Turner Exhibition at Petworth House
This latest exhibition will be a unique opportunity to see artwork and artefacts inspired by themes in Mike Leigh's award-winning film Mr Turner.
On view will be paintings that reside permanently at Petworth House with countless masterpieces by other artists in five historic showrooms which they in themselves are a delight to see. There will also be major Turner loans from the Tate and V & A and rarely seen portraits of Turner. The exhibition will also include Turner's personal possessions some never on public display before, props and costumes from the film Mr Turner, a short film featuring rare behind the scenes footage about the making of Mr Turner at Petworth House and ... the Artists' Studio - used by Turner and other artist guests in the nineteenth century - not usually open to the public!
Petworth House
Enjoy your visit and why not extend your stay and enjoy beautiful West Sussex with its neighbouring towns and villages and fabulous walks, staying at Chequers Hotel Pulborough, ideally situated for such a stopover. Call us to ask for Turner exhibition rates: 01798 872486.
Chequers Hotel Pulborough Inglenook Fire - the perfect place to relax
The Turner exhibition does get very busy so it is advisable to book
National trust.org.uk/petworth/turner
Lissette x
