Author Archives: ronald972

Art of George Fall

Posted on 24/03/2014 by ronald972

In an earlier chapter, I talked about an artist by the name of #GeorgeFall. The piece I talked about was unsigned and I speculated that it might have been by George Fall (1848 – 1925). Today, I came across three … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged church, fence, graveyard, school, St Peter's Church, Swale, tower | 1 Comment

Art of Simple Things

Posted on 16/03/2014 by ronald972

As spring rises from it’s slumber, we see beauty unwrapping itself before our eyes. The exquisite beauty of a tulip or iris in springtime brings forth in ourselves the feeling of being unencumbered which winter can laden us with. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching, Lino/woodcuts | Tagged balcony, bee, bell pull, birds, boot cleaner, branch, door, door in a door, doorway, entrance, lead windows, wood | 2 Comments

Art from a War Artist

Posted on 09/03/2014 by ronald972

Throughout history there have been writers and artists who have journeyed to the front lines to report on the conflicts. Artists like William Simpson and Paul Mansard and so many others travelled with the troops to keep the public at … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching | Tagged cannon, rifles, soldiers, steeds, THe Graphic Illustrated, war battle field | Leave a comment

Art of the Sigillum

Posted on 23/02/2014 by ronald972

In my collection of old prints I have the image of two sigilli or seals. A sigillum is a device for making an impression in wax, clay, paper, or some other medium, including paper. It is also the impression which is made. … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching | Tagged Chapter Seal, Clare, Clare College, Ely Cathedral, Etheldreda, seal, sigillum | Leave a comment

Art from Harrow

Posted on 17/02/2014 by ronald972

Today, Harrow is part of the greater London area but from this etching by #EdwardDuncan, one would be hard pressed to see that. Edward Duncan (1803-1882) was a superbly skilled artist in his preferred media – that of watercolour. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching | Tagged copse, fence, field wagon, gate, Harrow on the Hill, Harrow School, school, sheep flock, shepherd, town, trees | Leave a comment

Art of JMW Turner Or Not?

Posted on 09/02/2014 by ronald972

Recently, I went to the #AshmoleanMuseum in Oxford with a friend taking with us a watercolour painting. I did so as an an amateur art lover to compare it with the Turner painting which the Ashmolean holds. So here I … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged baggage, church, coach, crowd, horses, JMW Turner, nave, St. Julians, Tours, transept, travellers | Leave a comment

Art of Travel

Posted on 26/01/2014 by ronald972

Certainly, in this country as well as many others, the rail-road has been and still is a large part of the industrial framework and development of society. A way to move not only freight but people too. And the workhorses … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged carriages, engineer, forest, iron horse, locomotive, round-house, steam, track, train | Leave a comment

Art by Pencil

Posted on 12/01/2014 by ronald972

The art of pencil and charcoal drawing is something which we do not see a lot of nowadays but there was a time when it was very popular and even main stream. Prior to photography becoming a viable art form … Continue reading →

Posted in Drawings and Sketches | Tagged bonnet, dress, gown, jacket, James Paterson, portrait, self-portrait, tie | Leave a comment

Art of Recent Times

Posted on 05/01/2014 by ronald972

I find that I do not come across what one might call ‘modern’ art very often. Many of the pieces that are in my collection are by recent or living artists but they might be considered to be in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Drawings and Sketches, Watercolour paintings | Tagged colours, face, portrait, spirals | Leave a comment

Art from Nepal and Bali

Posted on 29/12/2013 by ronald972

While I continue to grow my art collection I often come across artworks which I am unfamiliar with. Certainly with the following pieces my naivety is abundant and so I research to increase my knowledge and appreciation of the artworks … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil Paintings | Tagged Bali, celebration, dancing, disciples, feast, festival, life cycle, Nepal, temple, thangka | Leave a comment