Originally trained in William Morris’s workshop, Brangwyn quickly established an international reputation, with commissions for the Rockefeller Center, New York and the flagship Maison de l’Art Nouveau in Paris. Best known as a painter with an exceptional talent for colour, he later developed a strong interest in the decorative arts, creating designs for ceramics, furniture, carpets, interiors, and stained glass.

Brangwyn travelled widely, taking inspiration from the everyday scenes and working lives of the people he encountered. This display highlights paintings and etchings inspired both by the industrial landscape of London and his travels to Europe, Turkey and North Africa. It includes some of Brangwyn’s most popular paintings, including The Swans, back on display after several years in storage, and lesser-known examples that showcase his ability to produce atmospheric and beautiful images across a variety of different media.