Art Collection Highlights

Nine works from The Box's acclaimed art collection, recently displayed at Downing Street, return to Plymouth for autumn/winter exhibition. About Over the last few months nine works from The Box have been on display in Downing Street as part of the Government Art Collection's prestigious 'Museum in Residence' scheme, introducing world leaders, government officials, and distinguished visitors to the breadth of Plymouth's acclaimed art collection. All chosen for the stories they tell about British innovation, resilience, and creativity through the city's unique lens, they've now returned to Plymouth. Come and see them on show throughout the autumn/winter. The paintings on display are: Maritime engineering and innovation • Henry Andrews Luscombe, The Opening of the New Eddystone Lighthouse, 1882 Artistic excellence • Alfred Wallis, Two Masted Schooner, Ketch, early-mid 20th century • Stanley Spencer, Hoe Garden Nursery, 1955 • Charles Ginner, Plymouth Pier from The Hoe, 1923 Industrial and urban transformation • Robert Borlase Smart, Construction of Burrator Reservoir, early 20th century and Plymouth Pier at Night, early 20th century • Jack Pickup, Citadel Road, 1960 and New Power Station from Turnchapel, mid-20th century • Reginald Brill, A Byway in Plymouth, mid-20th century Read more Toggle Painting