Imitation of Nature: FR Lee of Barnstaple

Imitation of Nature: FR Lee of Barnstaple
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon

When: 11 November 2019 to 18 January 2020
Where: The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Cost: Free
Suitable for: Any age

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is exhibiting a selection of works from regional and national collections by one of Barnstaple's most successful artists. A contemporary of John Constable, Frederick Richard Lee is the only Royal Academist from Barnstaple and was a prolific painter.

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