About the Museum
At the heart of the Holburne Museum is the collection of Sir William Holburne (1793-1874), fifth baronet of Menstrie. William seemed destined for a naval career but, following the death of his elder brother Francis, he inherited the family title and a modest fortune. He left the navy and embarked on an eighteen-month Grand Tour of Europe, visiting Italy, the Alps and the Netherlands. This sparked a life-long interest in art and his enthusiasm for collecting. He particularly loved bronze sculptures, silver, porcelain and Dutch landscape.
Photos courtesy Holburne Museum of Art.
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Collection Highlights
G Stephany and J DreschMicro ivory carving: Garlanding the Herm, c. 1795
Francesco GuardiCoast Scene, c. 1760
Johan ZoffanyDavid Garrick as Sir John Brute in ‘The Provok’d Wife', c. 1763
Beadwork Basket, c. 1660-70
