Family Lines

Worcester Museum and Art Gallery - Main Gallery, 2 May > 27 June
A sister exhibition Rediscovering the Lines Family will be taking place at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists from 30 April to 23 May.

Two Art Galleries in the West Midlands are celebrating an influential artistic dynasty this spring.

Samuel Lines, the son of a Warwickshire school teacher, founded the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and his sons followed in his footsteps. Many of the finest mid-nineteenth century British artists were taught and inspired by the Lines family.

Detail from Drawing of Worcester Beacons, Colwall Oaks, 1877, by HH Lines, RBSA Collection

The two exhibitions tell the family’s story through their sketches and paintings. Worcester City Art Gallery will be particularly focusing on Samuel’s son Henry Harris Lines who lived in Worcester and captured the picturesque views of the beautiful county of Worcestershire.

Connie Wan from the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists will be giving a talk on the Lines family at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum on Saturday 9 May at 2pm.

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is open:

Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm,

Shop, cafe and Art Gallery also open on Mondays

FREE ENTRY