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Joan Eardley's Catterline Seascapes Exhibited at Granary Gallery

exhibition · 2026-06-07

Joan Eardley: The Sea at Catterline, a significant exhibition, has launched at The Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed, in collaboration with The Fleming Collection. This showcase highlights the striking seascapes of Joan Eardley (1921–1963), a unique British artist recognized for her unflinching depictions of street children in Glasgow. Her seascapes draw inspiration from Catterline, a fishing village located south of Aberdeen, where she resided during her later years. This exhibition is part of the RSA Celebrating Together Project, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Royal Scottish Academy.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled Joan Eardley: The Sea at Catterline
  • Opened at The Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed
  • Developed in partnership with The Fleming Collection
  • Focuses on seascapes by Joan Eardley (1921–1963)
  • Eardley known for portraits of Glasgow street children
  • Seascapes inspired by Catterline, a fishing village south of Aberdeen
  • Part of RSA Celebrating Together Project
  • Project marks 200 years of the Royal Scottish Academy

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Artists

  • Joan Eardley

Institutions

Locations

  • Berwick-upon-Tweed
  • Catterline
  • Aberdeen
  • Glasgow
  • United Kingdom

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