In the late nineteenth and for much of the twentieth centuries, Polperro was considered one of Cornwall's leading art centres, attracting, particularly during the spring, summer and autumn, numerous artists, who were captivated by its myriad charms.  Whilst described as 'the haunt of half of the artists in Britain', it is the fact that it became the Cornish destination of choice for a number of significant international artists that is of particular importance.  Yet the visitor to Polperro today will come away completely unaware of its artistic heritage.