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Bargain Hunt Features "Treasured" Artist Albert Goodwin
8 Jan
Summary
- Maidstone Museum boasts the largest public collection of Albert Goodwin's art.
- Albert Goodwin, born in 1845, was mentored by critic John Ruskin.
- £75,000 grant awarded to showcase another Maidstone artist, William Alexander.
The Maidstone Museum recently saw its treasured artist, Albert Goodwin, highlighted on the BBC's Bargain Hunt program. Antiques expert Eric Knowles visited the Kent-based museum, which houses the most extensive public collection of Goodwin's work, featuring over 200 watercolours and drawings.
Born in 1845, Goodwin developed his artistic talent early and was later mentored by influential figures like John Ruskin. His work captures his global travels and local life in Kent. The museum is set to further celebrate local art with a £75,000 grant for a touring exhibition on William Alexander, an 18th-century artist famous for his Chinese depictions.
This national attention boosts Maidstone Museum's profile as a cultural hub. Both Goodwin and Alexander represent Maidstone's significant cultural heritage and international links. The museum, which reopens on February 11th after its winter break, continues to promote local artistic talent.
