Featured Artist: William Joseph Bond (1833-1926) – Shore Scene with Trawlers
What were Liverpool artist, William Joseph Bond’s middle names & what was he known as? Find out here.
Featured Artist: Julius Bayer (1840-1883) – Winter In Holland
Did you know that Austrian artist Julius Bayer had links to the Fylde Coast?
Featured Artist: Richard Ansdell RA (1815-1885) – On the Road to Seville
Find out more about artist Richrad Ansdell RA & this delightful oil on canvas painting.
Featured Artist: John Pedder (1850-1929) – Cornfield at Evening Painting
Find out more about Liverpool born artist, John Pedder.
Signature Revealed on Richard Ansdell’s A Startled Deer Painting
Conservation reveals signature on this magnificent painting.
Heritage Open Day – 16 September 2023
Heritage Open Days are always popular & enjoyed by many & St Annes Town Hall will open it’s doors to the public once again.
Purchase of the Mighty Painting Excelsior, Saved From A Famous London Auction House
Discover how the efforts of our Chairperson, Margaret Race, & an anonymous donor ensured that the magnificent Excelsior painting remained on the Fylde Coast.
Trip to Manchester Art Gallery: Thursday 15 September 2022
A painting by Rosetti, another by Lowry & vases created by Grayson Perry immediately caught the eye. And more.
Trip to Saltaire – A UNESCO World Heritage Site: Wednesday 22 June 2022
A really great day out, a highlight of the visit was to see David Hockney’s 90.75m long ‘A Year in Normandie’ joyful frieze.
Newsletter: May 2022 – New Roles, An Entertaining Talk & Donations
Read our latest edition of Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Society news.
Heritage Open Day Season
The theme this year is Edible England & it seems fitting that we feature this beautiful painting of our sandhills being used for grazing.
Featured Artist: Samuel Bough RSA (1822-1878) – Dumbarton Rock on the Clyde
Want to know more about the artist Samuel Bough & who donated this oil on canvas painting to the collection?
Featured Artist: Joshua Anderson Hague (1850-1916) – The Young Fishwife Painting
How did this painting by Manchester borm artist Joshua Anderson Hague come to be housed in St Annes on Sea?
Featured Artist: Therese Fuchs (1849-c1902) – Lake Geneva Painting
Do you know what style of paintings artist Therese Fuchs was known for? Find out here.
Can You Help Us Add To Our Knowledge?
We’re especially interested in any information you may have about the works and/or the donors.
Derelict Treales Mill by Walter Eastwood (1867-1943)
Find out more about this watercolour painting & Walter Eastwood.
The Village Postman By Alfred Augustus Glendening Jnr (1861-1907)
Discover more about painter Alfred Augustus Glendening Jnr (1861-1907) & who donated this oil on canvas..
Can You Add To Our Research?
Could you help us fill in the blanks about the acquisition methods of some of our artworks?
Do You Recognise The Artist?
If you’ve any ideas as to which artist created this picture, we’d love to hear from you!
Featured Artist: Walter Eastwood (1867-1942)
A talented and prolific artist & distinguished member of the Lytham community.