Monthly Archives: February 2014

Art of the Sigillum

In my collection of old prints I have the image of two sigilli or seals. A sigillum is a device for making an impression in wax, clay, paper, or some other medium, including paper. It is also the impression which is made. … Continue reading

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Art from Harrow

Today, Harrow is part of the greater London area but from this etching by #EdwardDuncan, one would be hard pressed to see that.  Edward Duncan (1803-1882) was a superbly skilled artist in his preferred media – that of watercolour.  In … Continue reading

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Art of JMW Turner Or Not?

Recently, I went to the #AshmoleanMuseum in Oxford with a friend taking with us a watercolour painting. I did so as an an amateur art lover to compare it with the Turner painting which the Ashmolean holds. So here I … Continue reading

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