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Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, A. G. Sherwood Hunter (1846-1919)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, June 1897. This painting is a wonderful record of a lantern procession held to commemorate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897
The Tea Table, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil painting on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920. The painting shows a mealtime scene around the kitchen table. A traditional Cornish range is pictured in the background
A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920 or 1924. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit
The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit
Tamsin Blight, the White Witch of Helston, William Jones Chapman (1808-1872)Oil on canvas, English School, 1856. A portrait of an elderly woman wearing a bonnet and shawl, seated in a chair. Thomasine Blight (1793-1856), known locally as Tammy Blee
Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)Oil on board, 1975. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain
The Run Home, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th century / early 20th century. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York
Black John of Tetcott, James Northcote (1746-1831)Oil on canvas, English School. In 1784 Northcote painted the portrait of John Arscott (1718-1788) of Tetcott, Devon, and it is probable that he painted this portrait of Black John of Tetcott at same
Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)Oil on board, 1959. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain
The Boy Jacka, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1886-1888. Full length portrait of boy against a green door. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York
Boy Rowing out from Rocky Shore, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1890. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician
Liroconite, Wheal Gorland, St Day, Gwennap, Cornwall, EnglandA large, rare, liroconite crystal on strashimirite found in 1808. At 2.5cm, the specimen is the largest known crystal from any locality worldwide
Ships in a Harbour, Eugene Boudin (1824-1898)Oil on panel, French School, 19th century. Eugene Louis Boudin was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors
James Polkinghorne, the Cornish Wrestler, Artist UnknownOil on canvas, English School, 19th century. In the 15th century, wrestling was the national sport of Cornwall and historical sources have written that, at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415
Timber Barque off Pendennis, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1897. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician
Green Waters, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. A man sculling in a small boat. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York
Harry, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, around 1888. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician
Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown
Fishing boats, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. UndatedMounts Bay fishing boats setting sail in calm water. Hand coloured slide to give the impression of night. Photographer: Gibson
After the Bathe, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th century / early 20th century. Portrait of a nude adolescent boy drying himself with towel
Replica Bust of Nefertiti, GermanyFull size plaster replica of a limestone bust of Nefertiti. The original bust of Nefertiti (meaning the beautiful one has come forth ) was discovered in 1912
Annie Rowney, Leghe Suthers (1856-1924)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. John Lees, or Leghe Suthers was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester
Earthenware Bust of John Wesley, Staffordshire, EnglandEarthenware bust of John Wesley (1703-1791) wearing a black cassock and white clerical collar, mounted on a square base with leaf pattern
The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)Oil on panel, English School, late 18th / early 19th century. Thomas Stothard was born in London and was apprenticed to a draughtsman of silk pattern designs in Spitalfields
The Archers, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)Oil on canvas, English School, 1915. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was born in Italy to American parents. He studied at the Florence Academy and in 1874 began studies in Paris
Ruins in the East, Prosper Marilhat (1811-1847)Oil on canvas, French School, 19th century. Oil on canvas, French School, 19th century. Born in Auvergne, central France in 1811, Prosper Marilhat was encouraged to paint from an early age
Earthenware Figure of Dolly Pentreath, Swansea, Glamorgan, WalesA standing figure of Dolly Pentreath carrying a basket of fish in a hod held to her head by a black band. Dating from the 19th century
Against Regatta Day, Stanhope Forbes (1857-1947)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School. Born in Dublin, Stanhope Forbes is regarded as the founder and leader of the Newlyn School. He attended Lambeth School of Art
The Market Square, Concarneau, Charles Bryant (1883-1937)Oil on board, 20th century. Charles David Jones Bryant was a marine painter from New South Wales, Australia who arrived in the UK in 1908
William Hayler Bishop, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. Portrait of elderly gentleman with grey beard and moustache, dressed in dark suit and tie
Seascape with Sailing Craft, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on board, Newlyn School, 1904. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician
Riflebird (Ptiloris), Queensland, AustraliaA male Riflebird, perched on a branch. The plumage is velvety black with a beautiful iridescent purple sheen, which becomes more blue-green on the head and more bronze on the lower breast
Chalcocite with Chalcopyrite, Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, EnglandSteel coloured crystals of chalcocite covering chalcopyrite. This botryoidal variety of chalcopyrite is known as blister copper
Barque in Full Sail Dropping Her Tug, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on mahogany panel, Newlyn School, probably 1888. A three masted barque in full sail dropping her tug, off Falmouth. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York
A Summers Day, Gurnards Head, Cornwall, David James (1853-1904)Oil on canvas, English School, 1890. Gurnards Head is a long, narrow, headland near Treen, in the parish of Zennor, on the north coast of Cornwall
Christ Mocked, Annie Walke (1877-1965)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1928. Annie Walke studied at Chelsea School of Art and under Augustus John at the London School of Art
St Just Tin Miners, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1935. Harold Harvey was one of the few successful artists of the period who was born and raised in Cornwall
Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880This medal was awarded to Captain G.F. Call who served with the Royal Engineers. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection
Sardinian Medal for Valour, Crimean War 1854-1856This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection
India General Service Medal, Second Anglo-Burmese War / Second Burma War 1852-1853This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection
Army of India Medal, 1799-1826This medal was awarded to Cornet G.I. Call who served with the 27th Light Dragoons. It was awarded with the clasps ALLIGHUR (4th September 1803), BATTLE of DELHI (11th September 1803)
Clinoclase, St Day, Gwennap, Cornwall, EnglandSpheroidal clinoclase coating liroconite, 4.5 cm in diameter. The specimen is probably from Wheal Gorland or Wheal Unity. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue