Historian Stewart Fergusson talks about the life of Sydney Bunney. Followed by opportunity to sketch in London Road Cemetery with ‘Sketch Coventry’
Sydney John Bunney was an English late Impressionist artist who left over 500 drawings of early 20th-century Coventry. He was born in Coventry and studied at Coventry School of Art from 1892 and later at South Kensington Art School in 1899.
His artistic development was strongly influenced by William Milnes, headmaster of Coventry School of Art from 1906, who encouraged students to make rapid sketches in varying conditions, following the example of Turner.
As a result, Bunney became a prolific painter of Coventry, producing small, intimate works that document the city’s medieval streets and buildings.
Researcher Stewart Fergusson will talk about Bunney’s life and legacy and Coventry Sketch group will be sketching around London Road Cemetery from 12pm.
The talk is ticketed and there is no charge to join the sketch group. Bring your own sketching materials.
Book your tickets at the Historic Coventry Trust website.
Saturday 9 May, 11am start with sketching at 12pm.
Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, London Rd, Coventry, CV1 2JT