Stanhope Forbes painting saved
A three month public campaign has seen the painting ‘Inner Harbour – Abbey Slip’ by Stanhope Forbes saved. Grants of £130,000 together with generous donations from many private individuals has meant the iconic view of Penzance is secure. Painted in 1921 the painting is loved throughout the country through its use on greetings cards and prints. It will now continue to be displayed less than half a mile from where it was painted. The success of the fundraising campaign means this important part of Cornish heritage is available for everyone to enjoy at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. For thirty years the National Heritage Memorial Fund has been saving the nation’s most important treasures and now this piece of quintessentially…