Author Archives: ronald972

Art by E M Synge

Posted on 23/08/2015 by ronald972

#EdwardMillingtonSynge (pronounced sing) was born in 1860 in Great Malvern.  Educated in Norwich and then Trinity College, Cambridge.  He became a land agent.  He loved to draw and one day saw an advert in a shop window saying ‘Etching taught … Continue reading →

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Art of Royalty 2

Posted on 16/08/2015 by ronald972

Royalty has long been a favourite subject for artists.  Sometimes because they were reimbursed for it and other times for the sake of history to mark a personage or event. We begin with a wonderful engraving by #HenryBryanHall (1808-1884) of #QueenVictoria … Continue reading →

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From Rossini to Morris

Posted on 08/08/2015 by ronald972

The way I collect art is for most collectors of art so very random and non-specific. I do not search for works by an artist or visit galleries, or art auctions to collect but rely solely on people donating art … Continue reading →

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German Art

Posted on 05/08/2015 by ronald972

Just been to Berlin for a long weekend and enjoyed the Kupferstichkabinett (Print Gallery) special display called ‘Gone to the Dogs’.  A collection of their prints and drawings which include canines in the image.  Durer, Rembrandt, Nicholson to name a few.  Covering … Continue reading →

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Frederick Varley Art

Posted on 25/07/2015 by ronald972

I picked up a couple of pieces this week which were created because an artist found a niche in the market and needed money.  This allowed him to survive and eventually move to Canada where he continued and expanded his … Continue reading →

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Naive Art

Posted on 19/07/2015 by ronald972

I come across pieces of naive art as I continue to build my collection.  #NaiveArt has a child-like quality but is not childish in any way.  Often one considers that the creators of this type of art are untrained but that … Continue reading →

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A ‘More’ Portrait

Posted on 08/07/2015 by ronald972

I acquired a fine print this past week.  An historical figure from England.  A man who had power and influence in government.  The print is done by a man well respected in the art.  They lived some 250 years apart. … Continue reading →

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From Gauffering to Gauging

Posted on 27/06/2015 by ronald972

Two topics which were often seen in years past but which are seldom seen today.  This chapters’ focus is on two books which I have recently come across.  One gauffered and the other an instruction manual for gauging.   We … Continue reading →

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Architectural Drawing as Art

Posted on 19/06/2015 by ronald972

I have several architectural drawings of buildings which are in many ways pieces of art.  They are also pieces of history showing buildings as they were conceived and built.  There are several avenues to research such items.  They can be … Continue reading →

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