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Category Archives: Etching
Robert Thornton’s ‘Temple of Flora’
Today, I managed to find a plate from one of the finest books ever made. It is the frontispiece to folio size of #TempleofFlora by #Dr.RobertJohnThornton published in 1807. Robert Thornton (1768-1837) was the son of Bonnell Thornton an English … Continue reading
Salvador Dali Surrealist
When we think of modern day artists, certainly, #SalvadorDali (1904 – 1989) is a name that comes to mind. Dali was born in Figueres, Catalonia, SpaIn. A talented draftsman, Dali is best known for his imaginatively striking and even bizarre … Continue reading
Posted in Etching, Lino/woodcuts
Tagged black devil, Cervantes, Dante, Don Quixote, hell, horse, lance, Virgil
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Wenceslaus Hollar Etchings
I have mentioned #WenceslausHollar previously as part of an earlier chapter. I acquired another small etching by him this past week but we will begin with a quick recap of the earlier chapter. The etching comes from Hollar’s work illustrating … Continue reading
Jean Baptiste Mallet
Today, we visit an artist known for both painting and engraving. #JeanBaptisteMallet (1759 – 1835) is not a well known artist for there is little information to be found on him. A Frenchman born in the city of Grasse in … Continue reading
Posted in Etching
Tagged automne, ete, hiver, jean baptiste mallet, ladies, printemp, seasons, stipple engraving
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Marion Rhodes
Today, we consider artist #MarionRhodes (1907 – 1988). Marion was born in the town of Lockwood which is an area of Huddersfield. She studied at Huddersfield School of Art, Leeds College of Art, and finished her studies at the Central … Continue reading
Posted in Etching
Tagged Big Ben, coronation, guards, Houses of Parliament, Procession, Queen Elizabeth II, royalty, soldiers
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Men of the Cloth
We will continue from last chapters characters, Thomas Cranmer and Nicholas Ridley, with two more portraits of great religious leaders. Let’s begin with the Rev. John Fletcher. #JohnWilliamFletcher (1729-1785) was born in Nyon, Switzerland. His real name was Jean … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, church, John Cennick, John Fletcher, preacher, priest, robes
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A Pair of Portraits
Two stipple engraving portraits by two separate artists are today’s focus. Let’s begin with a work by #WilliamHoll Sr. (1771-1838) (I believe) of #ThomasCranmer. William Holl Is thought to be of German background. He studied stipple engraving under Benjamin Smith … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishop of London, Book of common Prayer, Nicholas Ripley, robes, Thomas Cranmer
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William Forrest engraver
In this chapter we consider an artist who is famous for copying from other greats. William Forrest (1805-1899)is known for his landscape engravings. His best works are based on pieces by Chevalier, Church, Lorraine, Waterloo, and Allan. #WilliamForrest worked in … Continue reading
Theodore Gerard artist
Today, we travel to Belgium the home of artist #TheodoreGerard (1829-1895). Gerard was a nineteenth century Belgian painter whose fame came from his depiction of delightful genre scenes. He drew his inspiration from the idealised charms of rustic life in … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, child, family, farm house, father, mother, Theodore Gerard
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Henri Toussaint and Cambridge
Just down the road from where I live is the city of Cambridge. Renowned for its universities and their chapels, it’s place in English history, punting, and as a place of research into so many fields. Into this mix we … Continue reading
