Ravilious Gallery and Collection Library
Since the 1930s, Towner has developed one of the largest public collections of work by Eric Ravilious (1903–1942) as well as extensive archive materials.
The Ravilious Gallery and Collection Library, supported by Eastbourne Arts Circle, is a dedicated space presenting changing exhibitions of works by Eric Ravilious selected from Towner’s extensive collection of his work.
The gallery also houses a library of books on artists in Towner’s Collection, providing a free to access research area.
Works currently on display are:
Dolly Engine, 1934
Lighthouses at Newhaven, 1935
Hampden Park, 1928 c.
Cuckmere Haven, 1939
Interior at Furlongs, 1939
Mount Caburn, 1935
Shepherd’s Cottage (The Lay), 1934
James and The Foremost Prince, 1934
Channel Steamer Leaving Harbour, 1935
Beachy Head (unfinished), c.1939
Newt Pond, 1932
Dungeness Lighthouse, 1938
We also have examples of Ravilious’ woodcuts, a number of his designs for Wedgwood and examples of Ravilious designed Wedgwood ceramics
Images: Ravilious Gallery and Collection Library, Towner Art Gallery. Photos: Rob Harris
