Monthly Archives: December 2021

Charles Rennie Mackintosh – The Walberswick Florals

Posted on 28/12/2021 by ronald972

#CharlesRennieMackintosh (1868-1928) is world renowned as an artist and architect. His greatest architectural masterpiece was the Glasgow School of Art. After his success working for # Honeyman&Kepple, he attempted to set up a practice of his own. The failure of … Continue reading →

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Some Canadiana

Posted on 19/12/2021 by ronald972

Having moved across the pond, some 25 years ago, I am always pleasantly surprised when I come across a piece of Canadian art as was the case today. To be true it is not a stunning work but just a … Continue reading →

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Richard Earlom engraver

Posted on 12/12/2021 by ronald972

A look at one of the finest mezzotint and stipple engravers of his day. #RichardEarlom (1743-1822) apprenticed under GB Cipriani to learn his craft of engraving. His studies brought him to work with #JohnBoydell for which he produced around 300 … Continue reading →

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David Aldus artist

Posted on 05/12/2021 by ronald972

We visit Wales today to drop in on painter #DavidAldus (1941-). The majority of his works are landscapes but he also created a good number of maritime scenes as well as a few portraits. David was born in the town … Continue reading →

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