Category Archives: Etching

Sir Hugh Hasting and St. Mary the Virgin Church, Elsing

Posted on 19/07/2026 by ronald972

About an hours drive from where I live stands #StMarytheVirginChurch in Elsing. The church is a 14th-century structure and was built at the behest of #SirHughHastings. The church has a number of features that make it a standout. The church … Continue reading →

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John June engraver

Posted on 06/07/2026 by ronald972

When we think about the arts in Britain in the first half of the 18th century, one must consider the works of #WilliamHogarth (1697-1764). Hogarth’s works were mostly satirical caricatures that satirised customs at the time and often created in … Continue reading →

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An Expression of Sorrow

Posted on 13/03/2026 by ronald972

We consider, today, two empty chairs. The first is seen in an ink drawing by #HEWalker (no information found regarding this artist). Here, we see a young lady overwhelmed with grief, standing beside an empty chair – husband, father, brother … Continue reading →

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William Henry Pyne artist

Posted on 18/01/2026 by ronald972

In my collection is an engraving created from a drawing by #WilliamHenryPyne. The engraving was created by #JohnWright in 1788. It portrays a scene from backstage at a theatre performance. Possibly a performance of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” with the witches emerging … Continue reading →

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Richard Wallwork artist

Posted on 05/12/2025 by ronald972

I have in my collection a small engraving which is very playful and fun. It was created by #RichardWallwork (1882-1955). Richard studied art at the Manchester School of Art and then went on to study at the Royal College of … Continue reading →

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The Song of Songs

Posted on 08/10/2025 by ronald972

We look, today, at an artwork created for #TheSongofSongs” (Song of Solomon) from the Old Testament. The image relates to chapter 4 and verse 16. Awake,O north wind,And come, O south!Blow upon my garden,That its spices may flow outLet my … Continue reading →

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Louis le Sueur artist

Posted on 05/04/2025 by ronald972

Today, I thought we might travel across the North Sea and visit an artist in France. #LouisLeSueur (1746-1803) was a painter print maker. I have not found a great deal of information on Louis Le Sueur, but the following two … Continue reading →

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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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Engravings not done by hand

Posted on 28/01/2024 by ronald972

It might seem odd, but not all engravings are done by hand. There is some dispute as to who first developed the machine. Some say it was an American by the name of #ChristianGobrecht (1785-1844), but others claim it was … Continue reading →

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William Arthur Narbeth engraver

Posted on 18/01/2024 by ronald972

This chapter focuses on a little known artist by the name of #WilliamArthurNarbeth. Narbeth studied at Goldsmith College and was respected as a very talented etcher (finalist in the Prix de Rome), but this talent entered the art world close … Continue reading →

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