Author Archives: ronald972

Pedro Lobos Art

Posted on 10/06/2015 by ronald972

I came across two woodcuts this past week.  They originate from an artist previously unknown to me and from a country which I have no other art works from.  Neither have I visited this country.  Even the continent in which … Continue reading →

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Art by PW Tompkins

Posted on 02/06/2015 by ronald972

#PeltroWilliamTompkins (1759-1840) was an English engraver.  The son of a landscape painter with a brother who also specialised as a draughtsman and aquatint engraver of course he followed into the family tradition.  Tompkins studied under the great #FrancescoBartolozzi working in … Continue reading →

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Art of the Hunt2

Posted on 26/05/2015 by ronald972

When it comes to the painting of rural and country life #GeorgeMorland was one of Britains’ greatest.  I acquired a stipple engraving  and an etching both after Morland  paintings.  They both are concerning the pastime of hunting and I will … Continue reading →

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Tunnel Art

Posted on 21/05/2015 by ronald972

London, as a city, has many things going for it.  It has for centuries been a focal point of banking, business, politics, law, religion, art et al.  To consolidate and enhance it’s position, works have been carried out over the … Continue reading →

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Art Prior

Posted on 15/05/2015 by ronald972

There is a twist in the title, of course, for today I wish to introduce you to etcher #ThomasAbielPrior.  He lived from 1809 to 1886 which means he worked with and for many of Britain’s greatest artists.  Always a talented … Continue reading →

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Australia Art

Posted on 10/05/2015 by ronald972

We go further afield than two weeks back – close to half way around the world.  To the land down under – Australia – and two of it’s artists.  #LionelLindsay (1874 – 1961) and #NevilleCayley (1853 – 1903). Two artists … Continue reading →

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Valentine Art

Posted on 03/05/2015 by ronald972

A couple of beautiful prints – actually book plates – that I acquired this past week lead to today’s focus.  A pair of images removed from a book.  A book called ‘The Quiver of Love – A Collection of Valentines … Continue reading →

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Travel via Art

Posted on 26/04/2015 by ronald972

Through the art I collect, I am able to travel the width and breadth of this country.  Art is able to take me to places I have been, to places I have not and at times to places that have … Continue reading →

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Art Classique

Posted on 17/04/2015 by ronald972

I went to an auction this past week hoping I might find something of interest and managed to come away with a print.  The print comes from centuries past.  It and one other are today’s focus – both of which … Continue reading →

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Art from the 18th Century

Posted on 11/04/2015 by ronald972

I managed to pick up some pieces printed in the 1700’s. Due to their age they are not in great condition but remain pieces which are of interest. We begin with the great David Garrick and George Anne Bellamy in … Continue reading →

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