FIVE paintings from the 19th century have been conserved and are now on display at the Cooper Gallery.

The Fox Collection, a gift from the children of James and Jane Fox in 1934, has recently been conserved.

It consists of 34 paintings, mostly of the natural world including flowers, fruit, mountains and streams.

The five paintings that have been brought back to life are by Thomas Joseph Banks, Joseph Bernardi, Elizabeth Dawson, George Clare and Frederick Waters Watts, all prominent artists of the 19th century.

Coun Robin Franklin, cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, said: “We are thrilled to share these five exquisite paintings from the Fox Collection with the public, after they have been conserved to their original glory.

“The paintings are a testament to the generosity of the Fox family and the talent of the 19th century artists who captured the beauty of nature in their works.

“We are grateful to the conservators and the donors who made this project possible, and we invite everyone to come and see these stunning masterpieces for themselves.”

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