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Karel Dujardin engraver

Posted on 17/09/2026 by ronald972

Today, we look at two etchings by/after engraver #KarelDujardin (1622-1678). Dujardin was a Dutch painter and printmaker who is best remembered for his etchings of farm animals. Donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, and cows appear in his etchings in their natural … Continue reading →

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John Gould artist

Posted on 10/09/2026 by ronald972

You will likely recognise the name #JohnGould because he is, after John James Audubon, the greatest illustrator of birds ever. However, this is not quite accurate. Gould’s speciality was in the drawings and sketches he produced. He was an observer of … Continue reading →

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Jean Daullé engraver

Posted on 04/09/2026 by ronald972

If you have read previous chapters of my blog, you will know that I have a weakness for black and white. Whether they be drawings, prints, or photographs. So today, from my collection, we look at a small engraving by … Continue reading →

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John Albert Cooper artist

Posted on 09/08/2026 by ronald972

I thought we would visit an artist who built a reputation as a landscape painter who worked the gap between realism and Impressionism. #JohnAlbertCooper (1894-1943) was born in Leeds, first training at the Leeds School of Art and then following … Continue reading →

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Edward Horace Thompson artist

Posted on 26/07/2026 by ronald972

We go back to the Lake District and visit another artist who painted this area of England. #EdwardHoraceThompson (1879-1949) was born in Seaton, Workington, in Cumbria. His artistic talent was seen early, and he began painting at the age of … Continue reading →

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Sir Hugh Hasting and St. Mary the Virgin Church, Elsing

Posted on 19/07/2026 by ronald972

About an hours drive from where I live stands #StMarytheVirginChurch in Elsing. The church is a 14th-century structure and was built at the behest of #SirHughHastings. The church has a number of features that make it a standout. The church … Continue reading →

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Robert Leslie Howey  artist

Posted on 12/07/2026 by ronald972

One of the most beautiful areas in England is the Lake District. Many artists, across the centuries, have portrayed the beauty of this area in their works. One such artist was #RobertLeslieHowey (1900-1981) #JohnWilliamHowey, Robert’s father, was a well-respected amateur … Continue reading →

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John June engraver

Posted on 06/07/2026 by ronald972

When we think about the arts in Britain in the first half of the 18th century, one must consider the works of #WilliamHogarth (1697-1764). Hogarth’s works were mostly satirical caricatures that satirised customs at the time and often created in … Continue reading →

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The Art of Bronze

Posted on 05/06/2026 by ronald972

In my travels, I come across small pieces of #sculpture that I like. I certainly am not well versed in the field of #bronze work, but pieces do catch my eye. Three small #busts; two of people that might have … Continue reading →

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Richard Sorrell artist

Posted on 29/04/2026 by ronald972

Born to artist parents, Alan and Elizabeth Sorrell, we visit with #RichardSorrell (b. 1948). Sorrell studied at the Walthamstow Art School and the Kingston College of Art. Sorrell works in oils, acrylics, and watercolours. Sorrells’ paintings display figures in action, … Continue reading →

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