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Visit Penlee House & Museum

Penlee House is a Gallery, Museum, Cafe and Shop. Situated within Penlee Park, a space to reflect and great for family visits.

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A space for exhibitions & events

Alongside our Exhibition programme we run a variety of community events and workshops. The Newlyn School and Social history galleries change often. Find out what’s on.

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A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

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A space for all

Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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You can search and browse our collections online. We also have a section dedicated to the Newlyn School.

Laura and Paul Jewill Hill

Acc.no: PEZPH : 2004.30


IDENFIFICATION

Full Name: oil painting

Brief Description: This painting, commissioned by James Jewill Hill, a well-known Penzance solicitor, and his wife, depicts their daughter and eldest son. Laura recalled getting extremely tired and uncomfortable standing on one leg. The Italian flag was included to celebrate Italy joining the Allies on 23 May 1915. An interesting detail is the self portrait of Harvey in the mirror. Harvey also painted a head and shoulders portrait of their younger son, James Junior.


PRODUCTION

Person: Harvey, Harold

Date: b 1874, d 1941

Production Date: 1915

Frame Width: 655 mm

Image Width: 430 mm

Frame Height: 700 mm

Frame Width: 655 mm

Frame: black

Support: canvas

Frame: wood


Category: Fine Art

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 2004.30"

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