Farleys House facts for kids
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Farleys House is a special museum in Chiddingly, East Sussex, England. It used to be the home of a famous photographer named Lee Miller and an artist called Roland Penrose. Now, it shows off their amazing lives and work. You can also see cool contemporary art here. Many pieces were made by their friends, like Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Max Ernst, and Joan Miró.
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Meet the Artists of Farleys House
Lee Miller and Roland Penrose
Lee Miller and Roland Penrose moved into Farley Farm in 1949. They lived there for 35 years. During that time, they gathered a wonderful collection of modern art. Many artworks were gifts from their artist friends. These friends included famous names like Pablo Picasso and Man Ray. The house also has a fun sculpture garden outside. You can even see Miller's old vegetable patches.
Pablo Picasso's 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 something special. He used Indian ink on two pages of a visitor's book. His drawing showed bulls with grasshopper wings. He had seen a bull named William on the farm that day. This drawing is now kept in the British Museum.
Exploring the Art Galleries
The art collection and old records are looked after by Antony Penrose. He is Lee Miller and Roland Penrose's son. Antony is also a photographer. In 2006, an old barn from the 1800s was turned into an art gallery. Later, in 2020, a bigger warehouse building became another gallery. Inside the main house, different artworks are shown regularly. This means there is always something new to see.
See also
- List of museums devoted to one photographer
