Monthly Archives: July 2014

Art in Pairs

Posted on 28/07/2014 by ronald972

This week I picked up four pieces from two different artists – two per artist.   Two fine etchings from a German artist. #JohannAdamKlein (1792-1875) painted a number of battle scenes which made him celebrated throughout Germany. Klein excelled as a … Continue reading →

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Art From Ceylon

Posted on 17/07/2014 by ronald972

The country once known as #Ceylon is now since 1972 known as Sri Lanka.  At the time that these four paintings were done the WWII was possibly just over. I would love to tell you about these paintings and whom … Continue reading →

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Historical Photography as Art

Posted on 01/07/2014 by ronald972

I have only a few photographs in my collection but I acquired one the other day that qualifies as art as well as history.  Being a Canadian living in England this photo intrigued me because of where it came from. … Continue reading →

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