Monthly Archives: February 2016

Parian and Wood Sculpture

Posted on 23/02/2016 by ronald972

#Parian is a type of bisque porcelain.  It is named after the Greek island of Paros which is known for the fine textured marble of the same name.  Created by Thomas Battam in 1851, it was first produced and sold … Continue reading →

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St. Mary’s Church, Sompting

Posted on 17/02/2016 by ronald972

The watercolour of today’s chapter was acquired at the same time as last weeks topic.  It once again is unsigned and undated but I estimate this painting and the last to be roughly the same age .  The church at Sompting, … Continue reading →

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Anne of Cleves

Posted on 16/02/2016 by ronald972

#AnneofCleves (1515 – 1557) was the fourth wife of King Henry VIII and was the luckiest of the eight. The union was urged by Henry’s chief minister Thomas Cromwell as a politically astute alliance.  The consummation of the marriage was … Continue reading →

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Peter Gilman and Julia Cassels

Posted on 08/02/2016 by ronald972

For me #PeterGilman (1928-1984) is a local artist.  He was born in Surrey and lived in Bedfordshire.  Peter specialised in marine and landscapes in oil, acrylic, and watercolour.   He loved to paint in situ outdoors enjoying the companionship between painting and nature … Continue reading →

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John Knapp Fisher

Posted on 05/02/2016 by ronald972

Born in London, #JohnKnappFisher spent much of his youth in the Kentish countryside.  His father was professor of Architecture at the Royal College of Art.  John spent a great deal of time painting and drawing alongside is father.  Studies in … Continue reading →

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Signature Art

Posted on 03/02/2016 by ronald972

Although I buy pieces of art because I like them, there are items which contain more interest due to the signatures which adorn them.  This week I bought a postcard.  A ‘giant’ postcard from 1900 and although it is of … Continue reading →

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