Category Archives: Drawings and Sketches

King’s College, Cambridge

Posted on 20/01/2016 by ronald972

Just down the road is one of the most prestigious colleges in the world.  King’s College, Cambridge has for centuries had a reputation for excellence.  It is, also, due to it’s architecture and chapel, a favourite with artists of all … Continue reading →

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Claus Hoie

Posted on 01/01/2016 by ronald972

#ClausHoie (1911-2007) was born in Stavanger, Norway and emigrated to the United States with his family when he was 12 years old.  Coming from a family of seafarers, the sea was also in Claus’s blood and he went to sea … Continue reading →

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John Ewbank and Edward Badham

Posted on 28/12/2015 by ronald972

The artists #JohnWilsonEwbank (1799-1847) and #EdwardLeslieBadham (1873-1944) are this weeks artists.  I acquired graphite drawings created by both of these artists, recently. This serene view by John Wilson Ewbank is of the city of Perth and the River Tay in 1825. … 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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Art of Sister Maria Innocentia

Posted on 07/01/2015 by ronald972

Few will recognize the name of Sister Maria Innocentia, which is the name she took when she became a nun.  But at the mention of her last name many will associate ceramic figurines with her for her last name was … Continue reading →

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Art from a Master

Posted on 17/10/2014 by ronald972

I have to thank a friend for introducing me to this piece of art and allowing me to hold it in my hands and study it.  There are moments, if like me you love art.  Like going to the Ashmolean … Continue reading →

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Art of Line & Colour 2

Posted on 22/06/2014 by ronald972

A little over a year ago I discussed a local artist by name of #PeterNuttall and I have managed to add a third piece by this artist to my collection.  Another local artist will also be covered in this chapter. … Continue reading →

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Art Over-shadowed

Posted on 28/04/2014 by ronald972

At times artists, although finely talented, are over-shadowed by others or even the place which they portray.  Two artists who might be in this category are Thomas Bushby and Joseph Middleton Jopling. We begin with #ThomasBushby (1861-1918).  An artist who … Continue reading →

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