Seascapes

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Rye’s own rich connections with the sea, both as a cinque port and a fishing harbour, have been explored by major artists throughout history. It is a theme that continues to be the focus for many contemporary artists working in Rye and further afield - presenting their work in the Rye Art Gallery throughout the year.

We are lucky to have a large variety of paintings and drawings in our Permanent Collection at the Gallery, both historic and contemporary, that are evocative of sea and sky.
Rye Art Gallery Collections curator, Julian Day, has selected over 30 works for the exhibition.