TRISTRAM Hillier RA (1905–1983) was one of the most accomplished and distinctive 20th-century British artists.

Painting for many years from a base in Somerset, he created pictures in a uniquely intense and memorable style.

Now the first retrospective of Hillier’s work in more than 30 years is being held at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton from November 9 2019 until April 18 2020. It is one of the most ambitious exhibitions the museum has ever staged.

Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier brings together over 50 pictures from private lenders and from national and regional collections.

Major works include Variation on the Form of an Anchor and La Route des Alpes from the collections of Tate Britain and Pylons and Quantoxhead from National Museums Scotland.

Sam Astill Head of Museums for the South West Heritage Trust said: “We are most grateful to our funders and to those who have lent works for the exhibition. It’s thanks to their generosity that we can bring this remarkable collection of nationally-important paintings to Somerset.”

To find out more visit swheritage.org.uk/museum-of-somerset