Category Archives: Etching

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Art Inspired

Posted on 24/12/2013 by ronald972

I am always amazed at what people give away. Do we lack taste or appreciation of art? Maybe because it is old we think it unworthy of our modern world? I think in some respect we do lack an appreciation … Continue reading →

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Art To Be Thankful For

Posted on 03/12/2013 by ronald972

Today an artistic and a medical advance which helped develop their concerned fields. We begin with #DescentfromtheCross.  A colour print by #GeorgeBaxter.  Most of us would not recognise his name but we possibly should. George Baxter developed/advanced the art of … Continue reading →

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Art in Portrait

Posted on 25/11/2013 by ronald972

Since I started collecting art pieces, I have acquired several portraits of fairly well known people. Granted the pieces tend to be fairly old but it is amazing what one can do scratching marks on a copper plate. A fine … Continue reading →

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Art of Madonna and Child

Posted on 17/11/2013 by ronald972

Throughout history, the Madonna and Child has been a recurring if not favourite image for artists to portray.  In my small collection I have several images of the ‘Madonna and Child’.  From the unknown artist to the world renowned, many … Continue reading →

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Art Unrealized

Posted on 13/10/2013 by ronald972

Like architects and designers, artists at times develop and produce sketches and plans for works with which they vie against others to have produced or commissioned.  The other day, I bought an artwork of a proposed rail station by the … Continue reading →

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Art Added

Posted on 29/09/2013 by ronald972

Almost a year ago, I wrote a chapter called ‘art on sale’ and in that chapter I wrote on two pieces by Beatrix Holms.  This past week I came across another piece by her.  I never did find any information … Continue reading →

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Art Old and New

Posted on 01/09/2013 by ronald972

From a man who is considered to be a founder in his sector to a man whose art you may have seen but not realized it. . #PJSelby is considered to be one of the great masters of bird art … Continue reading →

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