Author Archives: ronald972

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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Art of Pastel

Posted on 16/04/2026 by ronald972

I recently added a pastel drawing to my collection.  it was described as after Italian artist Antonio Rotta (1828-1903) and titled Charity to a Family of Beggars. This would mean that it is a 19th-century artwork. As with all pastel … Continue reading →

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Robert Jacob Hamerton and Charles Dickens

Posted on 27/03/2026 by ronald972

Today, we will look at a sketch that has been in my collection a while, and I have now researched it at more depth. It is by artist #RobertJacobHamerton (1810-1904). Hamerton was an artist/illustrator who worked alongside illustrators like #HablotKnightBrowne … Continue reading →

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Francois Boucher a French Master

Posted on 20/03/2026 by ronald972

Recently, I purchased a piece from an auction house. It was purportedly a print according to the sale catalogue. I was not completely convinced of this, but the image shown was not good enough to say otherwise. It was in … Continue reading →

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Harold Workman artist

Posted on 13/03/2026 by ronald972

In my collection is a watercolour by #HaroldWorkman (1897-1975). He is mostly known as a painter of landscapes and townscapes in oils and watercolours. Workman was born in Oldham. He studied at the Oldham School of Art and Manchester School … Continue reading →

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