Monthly Archives: June 2017

Vincennes and Sevres Porcelain

Posted on 26/06/2017 by ronald972

The year 1738 saw the beginning of Vincennes Porcelain.  It was founded with the support of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour to compete with the manufacturers of Chantilly and Meissen porcelain.  It’s mission was to create works of art … Continue reading →

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James Adley, a true Modernist

Posted on 19/06/2017 by ronald972

You can be forgiven for not recognising today’s artist for until I acquired one of his works, I also had not heard of him.  Great fame did not come to this artist but #JamesAdley (1931- 2015) was respected and admired. … Continue reading →

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Matteo Civitali and Charles Callahan Perkins

Posted on 10/06/2017 by ronald972

Today’s chapter concerns sculptor #MatteoCivitali (1436–1502) and etcher Charles Callahan Perkins.  Civitali was a sculptor, architect, painter and engineer from Lucca.  He was born in Lucca, Italy and much of his work can be seen there.  He studied in Florence … Continue reading →

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Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints

Posted on 05/06/2017 by ronald972

This week, we chat about a field of printing which is both intriguing and baffling to me.  Intriguing because I find it beautiful (in it’s complex simplicity) and yet baffling due to the enormous number of woodblock prints and artists. … Continue reading →

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