THE HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ARTCOLLECTION Article written by Amanda Taylor
The Hertfordshire County Council Art Collection has a diverse range of 261 art works, including three sculptures of Queen Eleanor on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and other sculptures, oil paintings and murals in council offices, libraries, schools and academies across the county.
Many of the works reflect the history of the council and artists who have lived or worked in Hertfordshire. These include John Akers, Anna Bissett, Rory J Browne, Barbara Hepworth, Paul Hiles, Mary Hoad, Henry Moore and Barbara Lander.
Images of these works are on flickr for everyone to enjoy, and an online directory will be available with more details about the artists and their works. Copies of the directory will also be available to see in County Hall and other locations.
Paul Hiles: Hertford Council Offices, Acrylic on Canvas, 2008
