The Paul Mellon Centre for studies in British art is an educational charity committed to promoting original, world-class research in to the history of British art and architecture of all periods. The centre collaborates closely with The Yale Centre for British Art and is part of Yale University.
The centre contacted me recently to photograph a couple of paintings at Trewithen House near Truro, Cornwall. I was very happy when they contacted me again shortly after that shoot to go back and photograph four of the rooms where art is displayed.
Trewithen House is a beautiful example of 18th century architecture. Bought in 1770 by Phillip Hawkins the house has remained in the same family for over 300 years.
I’m so lucky to have so much variety in my work. Since the last column i’ve been shooting in Italy, The Isle of Wight and London, not to mention being flat out busy here in Cornwall for the rest of the time.
Geoff’s Barn’s outline, as it is today, is marked on the 1840 tithe map and is undoubtedly considerably older than that. Today, Geoff’s Barn is a delightful and luxurious home for eight. One of Treworgey Luxury Cottages fifteen beautifully converted barns and renovated farmhouses near Looe, Cornwall, I have had the pleasure of photographing all […]
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