Projects

Penrose Archive

Acquisition of the archive and library of Sir Roland Penrose (1900-84), artist, writer, collector, a

Teifi Marshes: Gorge Woodland

Acquisition of 19 hectares(48 acres) of woodland along the steep-sided gorge through which the River

Tompion Year-Going Regulator

Acquisition of year-going clock by Thomas Tompion, 1676, case, movement and dial: 3120 x 645 x 295 m

The Three Graces by Antonio Canova

A white marble sculpture of three nude women standing in a circle, embracing each other with draped fabric, set against a solid black background.

Our £3million grant helped secure Antonio Canova’s The Three Graces for the UK, saving one of Europe’s most celebrated sculptures for public enjoyment.