Author Archives: ronald972

Isaac Taylor engraver

Posted on 26/01/2025 by ronald972

I recently added a book published in 1809 to my collection. To be fair, the book is in rough shape. The front and rear covers are separated from the spine, the pages are aged and discoloured, but within these pages … Continue reading →

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Two Oddities

Posted on 11/01/2025 by ronald972

I picked up two items recently, which are outside of my usual pervue. They are both created by artists from very different fields. The first we will look at is a hand carved #decoy of a wood pigeon from the … Continue reading →

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Two Landscapes

Posted on 28/12/2024 by ronald972

Today, we look at two landscapes, one oil and one watercolour. The oil is a view overlooking the parklands at Hassobury, Farnham, Bishop Stortford. Hassobury is a Victorian Gothic mansion, originally built for the Gosling family, was sold and converted … Continue reading →

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Charles Edward Hannaford artist

Posted on 16/12/2024 by ronald972

Some weeks back, I visited a charity shop. They at times expose frames and pictures to ghd dldmdnts due to their lack of sale value. I looked thru these pieces and did not find any that I might purchase. One … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Local History

Posted on 07/12/2024 by ronald972

I have lived in the city of Ely since moving to England and am always pleased to find pieces of art of local interest. In this case, it is of interest in regards to the place portrayed as well as … Continue reading →

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Isabella Hedley, part two

Posted on 30/11/2024 by ronald972

We return to Isabella Hedley and her drawings. Once again, we see quite a competent artist producing good quality works. A number of these drawings come from the drawing course, which was published by SamuelProut. We also see two drawings … Continue reading →

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Isabella Hedley artist

Posted on 20/10/2024 by ronald972

A few weeks back, I came across a set of drawings by artist #IsabellaHedley. The drawings we look at this week were created in 1836. We will look at another set next chapter, which were drawn in 1837. I have … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Drawings II

Posted on 14/10/2024 by ronald972

It is always a joy to come across drawings, especially when created by talented artists. The drawing we consider in this chapter is by an unknown artist. After studying it, I have come to the conclusion that it was created … Continue reading →

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Walter Graham Grieve artist

Posted on 04/10/2024 by ronald972

This week, I came across a set of three drawings, set together in one frame. Done by the same artist as illustrations to a children’s book. I do not know if the book was ever published. The artist is #WalterGrahamGrieve … Continue reading →

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Morris Meredith Williams  artist

Posted on 29/09/2024 by ronald972

This week, saw me acquire a painting more for the image it displayed than the artist who had created it. To be honest, his was a name I did not recognise. The image is a classic image and one of … Continue reading →

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