Monthly Archives: December 2018

Dean Wolstenholme, the Elder, painter

Posted on 30/12/2018 by ronald972

Because I collect in the manner I do, I find items which are considered valueless. Often times they are damaged and imperfect and in need of love and attention. Such is the case with today’s artwork. I picked up this … Continue reading →

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Isaac Beckett mezzotints

Posted on 23/12/2018 by ronald972

Today, we travel to the beginning of an art form. It was a privilege to add a piece by #IsaacBeckett (1653-1719) to my collection this week. Born in Kent, Beckett was apprenticed to a London based printer. While working there, … Continue reading →

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Battle of Anzio

Posted on 15/12/2018 by ronald972

In one month we will see the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Anzio, Italy. And today , I came across a drawing related to that event. The #BattleofAnzio was a part of the Italian Campaign and occurred between January … Continue reading →

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Sgraffito

Posted on 09/12/2018 by ronald972

A technique not always associated with painting but it has been used by some fine artists. One might not even realise that one is looking at this technique. #Sgraffito is the scratching away of one layer to reveal another. In … Continue reading →

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Henry Perronet Briggs portraitist

Posted on 02/12/2018 by ronald972

As I acquire pieces for my collection, I find myself leaning towards original works. Even works from artists that I may not have heard of. Certainly, #HenryPerronetBriggs (1793-1844) was one of those artists. Briggs was born in the town of … Continue reading →

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