A Painter and his Paintbox - the story of Buncombe of Newport
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
- Time
- 19:00 - 20:30
- Venue
- Carisbrooke Castle Museum, Newport, PO30 1XY
- Price
- £5
Join us for a talk on John Buncombe, an Isle of Wight silhouette artist working in Newport during the Napoleonic Wars.
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A paintbox in the museum’s collection gives clues to the identity and life of an elusive local artist. Discover the story of John Buncombe, an Isle of Wight artist, in demand for his silhouette portraits during the period of the Napoleonic Wars. Based in Newport, Buncombe specialised in portraits of military men with their uniforms depicted in vibrant colours and minute attention to detail. Learn more of his tragic life and see examples of his work from Carisbrooke Castle Museum’s collection.
Please note: Gates open from 6.30-6.50pm with the talk starting at 7pm.
Tickets £5 - All proceeds support the work of Carisbrooke Castle Museum.
Please note: Gates open from 6.30-6.50pm with the talk starting at 7pm.
Tickets £5 - All proceeds support the work of Carisbrooke Castle Museum.
Venue
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Castle Hill
Newport
PO30 1XY
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