Monthly Archives: October 2021

Basil Ede, an artist twice over

Posted on 31/10/2021 by ronald972

I came across an oil painting this past week which was suspicious until I read up on the artist. I recognised the artist’s name but the painting which I was looking at was something way out of the ordinary for … Continue reading →

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A glimpse at the Victorian Parlour

Posted on 24/10/2021 by ronald972

Art is able to show us many things. Past, present and future representations are common in art. People and events are also often the focus of art. But when we look at someone’s home are we voyeurs or historians or … Continue reading →

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Arthur Anderson Fraser artist

Posted on 13/10/2021 by ronald972

We visit with an artist who I would call a local. #ArthurAndersonFraser was born in Bedford, 1861 and died in Holywell, 1904. His family hailed originally from Scotland but moved to the East of England in the mid 19th century. … Continue reading →

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Sir John Hayter portraitist

Posted on 02/10/2021 by ronald972

Today, we look at a piece I picked up some 5 years ago from a small furniture shop which sold the odd vintage item. I bought this portrait because she was very nicely done. An image done with pencil, crayon, … Continue reading →

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