Author Archives: ronald972

William Blake Juxtaposed

Posted on 27/10/2015 by ronald972

 Born into a middle class family, #WilliamBlake (1757-1827) was poet, painter, and printmaker. Receiving little recognition during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a foundational figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.  Blake’s … Continue reading →

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The Brumby

Posted on 24/10/2015 by ronald972

This story travels 100 years into the future from last weeks watercolour and is about a book which connects not only this country but one down under.  ‘The Brumby’ is the title of a book written by #MaryElwynPatchett.  A brumby … Continue reading →

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Bayard’s Cove

Posted on 18/10/2015 by ronald972

This chapter is about a picture which I talked about two weeks ago in a post called ‘Art Unsigned’.  I have continued to research the watercolour and have found new facts and some interesting proofs which arise in regards to … Continue reading →

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Still-life

Posted on 11/10/2015 by ronald972

Still-life art is the presentation of inanimate objects and it is amazing how beautiful those simple objects can be. Two finely executed watercolours by an unknown artist.  I believe that they might have been painted for #FrancisOrpenMorris and his work … Continue reading →

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Art Unsigned

Posted on 03/10/2015 by ronald972

I often come across pieces that are not signed but are still of good artistic value.  Today a chapter of few words but of an artistic worth of which the paintings may speak for themselves.  They all come from the … Continue reading →

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Venetian Art

Posted on 29/09/2015 by ronald972

Venice is one of those cities that sits high on the must see list of most people.  It has romance, intrigue, history, gondolas and the amazing carnival.  A favourite of many an artist also. When I saw this painting I … Continue reading →

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From Insurance to India

Posted on 16/09/2015 by ronald972

Two prints which I bought along with the drawings of the two previous chapters are this weeks focus.  One is certainly art but the other might be a surprise.  Let’s begin with the unexpected. I guess this is recommended for … Continue reading →

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Drawings from an Earlier Time 2

Posted on 12/09/2015 by ronald972

We spent most of last weeks chapter in the middle of England.  This week as we continue with our unknown artist’s travels we journey north to Morpeth and then south to Gloucester and Worcester.  Again all drawing are from around … Continue reading →

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Drawings from an Earlier Time

Posted on 05/09/2015 by ronald972

Went to the local auction this past week and came away with a number of prints and drawings.  The prints are nice but it was the pencil drawings which caught my eye and which have brought me delight while researching … Continue reading →

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Art Drawn

Posted on 30/08/2015 by ronald972

I come across drawings while I search for pieces to add to my collection to blog about.  Many are unsigned and not readily identifiable, but I add them to my collection and would like to share a number of them … Continue reading →

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