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Raphael Tuck & Sons

Posted on 12/07/2016 by ronald972

For those who recognise the company name #RaphaelTuck&Sons, one would expect this chapter to be about postcards.  But it’s not.  Surprise.  Tuck & Sons was one of the most innovative companies of it’s era.  Founded by husband and wife team, … Continue reading →

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Art of Willy Pogany

Posted on 02/07/2016 by ronald972

One might be forgiven for not recognising the name #WilliamAndrew(Willy)Pogany (1882-1955) but once one sees his artwork he becomes very memorable.  Earlier this week, I acquired a copy of #TheRimeOfTheAncientMariner by #SamuelTaylorColeridge. Pogany was born Vilmos Andreas Pogany in Hungary … Continue reading →

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William Hunter Artist

Posted on 22/06/2016 by ronald972

#WilliamHunter (1899-1963) is an artist listed in two countries.  He was born on the Isle of Mann (Scotland) but emigrated to Australia when he was eleven.  So William Hunter is listed both in Scotland and Australia. There is little information … Continue reading →

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Jacobus Houbraken Etcher

Posted on 05/06/2016 by ronald972

#JacobusHoubraken (1698-1780) was the son of Dutch painter and writer Arnold Houbraken.  He was one of ten children, several of which followed their father into the arts. Jacobus Houbraken was possibly the pre-eminent Dutch etcher of his time.  He excelled in … Continue reading →

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Sir Frank Short Engraver

Posted on 29/05/2016 by ronald972

Art is made up of many different fields – oils, watercolour, graphite, pastel, etching, mezzotint, etc – that at any one time one aspect will be in the fore while another has receded.  Certainly, #SirFrankShort, revived the field of mezzotint … Continue reading →

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Thomas Gaugain Stipple Engraver

Posted on 17/05/2016 by ronald972

Today, we travel to France home of engraver #ThomasGaugain (1756-1812).  Supposedly born in Abbeville, France, Gaugain would have moved to England as a child with his family.  But baptismal records show the baptism of a John Thomas Gaugain at St. Anne’s, … Continue reading →

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David Roberts Artist

Posted on 03/05/2016 by ronald972

If one were to begin collecting lithographs, one could do worse than beginning with #DavidRoberts (1796-1864) lithographs created by #LouisHaghe (1806-1885).  Roberts is known for his depictions of Egypt, the Near East and the Holy Land. After apprenticing as a … Continue reading →

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William Stobbs Illustrator

Posted on 22/04/2016 by ronald972

Recently, it seems that I have found a number of pieces by book illustrators.  Especially those involved in children’s literature.  This week’s chapter is from another illustrator and his name is #WilliamStobbs (1914 – 2000).  He was born in June … Continue reading →

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William Blake revisited

Posted on 06/04/2016 by ronald972

#WilliamBlake illustrated Dante’s Divine Comedy around 1823.  John Linnell (Blake’s patron and great supporter) and Samuel Palmer (a follower and student of Blake) record visiting Blake as he convalesced from a scalding accident in October of 1824.  At that time Blake … Continue reading →

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Caroline Crossland and Asun Balzola

Posted on 28/03/2016 by ronald972

One could be forgiven if recognition of the names in the title were to elude oneself.  You might have had a better chance if you were a young child, for both #CarolineCrossland and #AsunBalzola are children’s book illustrators.  I came … Continue reading →

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