Farleys House facts for kids
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Farleys House is a special museum located near Chiddingly, in East Sussex. It used to be the home of two famous artists. They were the photographer Lee Miller and the Surrealist artist Roland Penrose. A Surrealist artist creates art that looks like dreams or imagination. Today, you can visit Farleys House to learn about their lives and see their amazing art collection. They also collected art from their famous friends. These friends included Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Max Ernst, and Joan Miró.
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Farleys House: A Home for Art
Who Lived at Farleys House?
Lee Miller and Roland Penrose moved to Farley Farm in 1949. They lived there for 35 years. During that time, they gathered a large collection of modern art. Many artworks were made by their friends. These friends often visited them at the house.
Their son, Antony Penrose, has continued their legacy. He has turned the old barn into an art gallery. This gallery shows work by new and local artists. Outside the house, you can explore a sculpture garden. You can also see Lee Miller's old vegetable patches.
Famous Visitors and Their Art
Lee Miller and Roland Penrose were friends with many important artists. They collected many artworks from these friends. Some of their famous friends included Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Max Ernst, and Joan Miró. Their art is now part of the museum's collection.
Picasso's Special Visit
The famous artist Pablo Picasso visited Miller and Penrose at Farley Farm. He came on November 11 and 15, 1950. On his second visit, he drew a picture using Indian ink. He drew it on pages from a visitor's book. The drawing showed bulls with grasshopper wings. He had seen a bull named William at the farm that day. This drawing is now in the British Museum. It is one of only two artworks Picasso ever made in England.
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