Monthly Archives: June 2023

M. Oliver Rae artist

Posted on 25/06/2023 by ronald972

People might recognise the artist #MOliverRae as an etcher/engraver, but few would know that this is an alias or pseudonym. Mabel Oliver (1868-1956) was born in Jesus Lane, Cambridge, and later studied at the Slade School for Art (1888-1890) in … Continue reading →

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Thomas Holland botanical artist

Posted on 16/06/2023 by ronald972

#ThomasHolland (1795-1865) came from a family of painters/designers for pottery/porcelain. He was born in Burselm, Staffordshire. Thomas and his brother James were watercolourists producing decorative botanical studies for #WilliamDavenport in Longport. This small, superbly executed watercolour certainly shows the delicate … Continue reading →

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Joseph Duncan abstract artist

Posted on 07/06/2023 by ronald972

This past week, I came across two abstract oils. Now, I am not always a fan of modern art. It has to convey something and not just be thrown together with little thought. I admit to not knowing or recognising … Continue reading →

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