Monthly Archives: November 2015

John Coney Etcher

Posted on 28/11/2015 by ronald972

This weeks focus is English etcher, #JohnConey (1786-1833).  He was born in London and like many an artist his talent was noticed at an early age. He was apprenticed to an architect to begin with where he honed his art … Continue reading →

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From a Poet Priest to an Adulteress Muse

Posted on 07/11/2015 by ronald972

Two people who in different ways either created or caused to be created beautiful art.  We visit with #GeorgeHerbert and with #JaneBurdenMorris. George Herbert was born into an artistic and wealthy Welsh family.  Herbert received a fine education culminating at Cambridge. … Continue reading →

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Poetry and a Tale Illustrated

Posted on 01/11/2015 by ronald972

We begin with a connection to last weeks chapter and go from poetry to a story of a time past and a city devastated. Last week’s illustrations by William Blake were from a poem titled ‘The Grave’ written by Robert Blair.  I … Continue reading →

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