Special Exhibition: Yours With Love, AJ

2nd September – 28th November

When Alfred Munnings married his second wife Violet in April 1920 his reputation as a notable equestrian portraitist was flourishing. As a result of this he was frequently away from home for extended periods and he wrote home to his new wife of these experiences. In 2020 the museum’s displays will be interwoven with original correspondence, preparatory sketches and finished works that relate to this time.

Yours With Love, AJ – a fully illustrated book to accompany the exhibition
£28

with a Foreword by His Grace, the Duke of Rutland.

This beautiful publication reveals never-before-seen correspondence from Sir Alfred Munnings to his wife Violet. Seemingly dashed-off in quieter moments these affectionate and conversational missives, with little regard for grammar and punctuation, charge from subject to subject. They also reveal the abiding love that Munnings had for Violet and are often signed off Yours with love AJ and a large X.

Main Rooms and Studio

2nd September – 28th November

The museum offers changing displays from its large and significant collection of life’s works by Sir Alfred Munnings (P.P.R.A.).

Over 200 paintings, drawings and sculpture are displayed each year throughout eight rooms of the artist’s former home and working studio offering a complete survey of his artistic development.

Furniture, personal items and other ephemera remain in situ much as if Sir Alfred and his wife were still in residence.

We would like to thank Colchester Borough Council for supporting our rescheduled 2020 events programme.

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September Painting Events

24th September: Workshop for beginners ‘Learn to Draw Horses’ with Diana Hand, author of Draw Horses in 15 Minutes.

25th-26th September: Last of the Fair Paint-up.
Two days of painting for artists of all abilities with our tableau of Suffolk Punch horses, stripey tents, fruit barrows and maybe an unscrupulous horse dealer or two!

Members of the public are welcome to come and watch our artists at work on these days.