A new exhibition of the work of Joseph Wright from his time in Bath in 1775-77 has opened at the Holburne Museum. The portrait painter had a brief but formative period in Bath attempting to serve the fashionable Georgian spa patrons.

The exhibition is open until May, described by The Telegraph as “first class”. Until 9 February it is accompanied by a wood engraving display, and from 15 February a playful display is installed on the Ballroom table.

Cllr Nicholas Coombes is a trustee of the Holburne and worked to support the recent extension through the planning process.