Abbott Hall Art Gallery - Kendal, Cumbria UK
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Well known for its fine collection of British art, Abbot Hall is also highly acclaimed for its exhibition programme. In recent years the gallery has hosted major exhibitions by Lucian Freud, Bridget Riley, Euan Uglow and Walter Richard Sickert.
Waymark Code: WM32AC
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/29/2008
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Abbot Hall is a fine building sitting on the banks of the River Kent, surrounded by a park and built in 1760 as a private home. Nearly demolished in 1950, it was saved by the trust now running the gallery.
As well as special exhibitions, the permanent collection at Abbot Hall is well worth a visit. In the restored rooms you can view 18th century paintings in their period setting, alongside furniture and objets d'art of the time. There is a collection of society portraits of the day including key works by Reynold's rival George Romney (1734-1802), who served his apprenticeship in Kendal.
The collections range from the 18th century to contemporary work and include examples by many of Britain's leading artists such as Ramsay, Lawrence, Ruskin, Turner, Nicholson, Schwitters, Spencer and Hepworth.
Name: Abbott Hall Art Gallery
Location:
Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AL
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Other Agency/Organization
Hours of operation:
Abbot Hall is open Monday - Saturday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm
(From March to November we open until 4.00 pm).
Open between 18 January and 20 December 2008.
The Gallery is closed on Sundays.
Admission Fee: 5.45
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: yes
Phone Number: Not listed
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