A Chronicle of Rural Life talk by Robin Ravilious
10 May 2025
‘A Chronicle of Rural Life’ talk by Robin Ravilious
Talk coordinating with the exhibition: James Ravilious: An English Eye
Robin Ravilious will talk about her late husband James Ravilious, the internationally renowned photographer, who spent over 17 years recording in intimate and affectionate detail rural North Devon, its people, their work, and their everyday lives. Comprising more than 80,000 black and white images, his Beaford Archive work has become what the Royal Photographic Society called ‘a unique body of work, unparalleled at least in this country for its scale and quality‘.
Robin will discuss James' life, his dedicated approach, and the many influences that inspired him (including Henri Cartier-Bresson). She will also provide background and insights into some of James’ most iconic photos.
Please stay on for the Private View from 3-5pm.
Talk coordinating with the exhibition: James Ravilious: An English Eye
Robin Ravilious will talk about her late husband James Ravilious, the internationally renowned photographer, who spent over 17 years recording in intimate and affectionate detail rural North Devon, its people, their work, and their everyday lives. Comprising more than 80,000 black and white images, his Beaford Archive work has become what the Royal Photographic Society called ‘a unique body of work, unparalleled at least in this country for its scale and quality‘.
Robin will discuss James' life, his dedicated approach, and the many influences that inspired him (including Henri Cartier-Bresson). She will also provide background and insights into some of James’ most iconic photos.
Please stay on for the Private View from 3-5pm.
Prices
£5
Saturday 10 May 2025 14:00
- 15:00
