A statue of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Lady of Shalott, is now in pride of place at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater.
Created by sculptor Timothy Schmalz, the statue pays homage to Tennyson, a former Freshwater resident.
It was all part of Dimbola's 30th anniversary and celebrations, on Saturday.
Among the special guests were descendants of Julia Margaret Cameron, the ground-breaking Victorian photographer who once lived at the property.
Cutting the ribbon was Jules Cameron who is Julia Margaret Cameron’s great great great granddaughter, and also present was Julian Bell Julia’s great great great nephew, who is president of Dimbola.
Also in attendance at the busy event was Isle of Wight High Sheriff Graham Biss.
Dimbola near-neighbours, the soon-to-be-open Albion Hotel, provided the canapés and bar staff. Mermaid Gin and the Isle of Wight Cocktail Company provided the cocktails.
“We are thrilled to commemorate 30 years of Dimbola Museum and Galleries,” said Dr Brian Hinton, chair of the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust.
“Since our founding, we have been dedicated to preserving the past, engaging with the present, and inspiring the future of photography.
"As we look ahead, we are excited to continue our mission of fostering creativity, curiosity, and connection through the power of images.”
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