Category Archives: Etching

La Madonna Della Sedia

Posted on 06/12/2015 by ronald972

#LaMadonnaDellaSedia (La Madonna Della Seggiola) was painted by Italian renaissance painter Raphael in 1514.  It is housed in the Palazzo Pitti collection in Florence. It depicts Mary embracing the child Christ, while a young John the Baptist watches on adoringly. I acquired this drypoint … Continue reading →

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John Coney Etcher

Posted on 28/11/2015 by ronald972

This weeks focus is English etcher, #JohnConey (1786-1833).  He was born in London and like many an artist his talent was noticed at an early age. He was apprenticed to an architect to begin with where he honed his art … Continue reading →

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From a Poet Priest to an Adulteress Muse

Posted on 07/11/2015 by ronald972

Two people who in different ways either created or caused to be created beautiful art.  We visit with #GeorgeHerbert and with #JaneBurdenMorris. George Herbert was born into an artistic and wealthy Welsh family.  Herbert received a fine education culminating at Cambridge. … Continue reading →

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Poetry and a Tale Illustrated

Posted on 01/11/2015 by ronald972

We begin with a connection to last weeks chapter and go from poetry to a story of a time past and a city devastated. Last week’s illustrations by William Blake were from a poem titled ‘The Grave’ written by Robert Blair.  I … Continue reading →

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William Blake Juxtaposed

Posted on 27/10/2015 by ronald972

 Born into a middle class family, #WilliamBlake (1757-1827) was poet, painter, and printmaker. Receiving little recognition during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a foundational figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.  Blake’s … Continue reading →

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From Insurance to India

Posted on 16/09/2015 by ronald972

Two prints which I bought along with the drawings of the two previous chapters are this weeks focus.  One is certainly art but the other might be a surprise.  Let’s begin with the unexpected. I guess this is recommended for … Continue reading →

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Art by E M Synge

Posted on 23/08/2015 by ronald972

#EdwardMillingtonSynge (pronounced sing) was born in 1860 in Great Malvern.  Educated in Norwich and then Trinity College, Cambridge.  He became a land agent.  He loved to draw and one day saw an advert in a shop window saying ‘Etching taught … Continue reading →

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Art of Royalty 2

Posted on 16/08/2015 by ronald972

Royalty has long been a favourite subject for artists.  Sometimes because they were reimbursed for it and other times for the sake of history to mark a personage or event. We begin with a wonderful engraving by #HenryBryanHall (1808-1884) of #QueenVictoria … Continue reading →

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From Rossini to Morris

Posted on 08/08/2015 by ronald972

The way I collect art is for most collectors of art so very random and non-specific. I do not search for works by an artist or visit galleries, or art auctions to collect but rely solely on people donating art … Continue reading →

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German Art

Posted on 05/08/2015 by ronald972

Just been to Berlin for a long weekend and enjoyed the Kupferstichkabinett (Print Gallery) special display called ‘Gone to the Dogs’.  A collection of their prints and drawings which include canines in the image.  Durer, Rembrandt, Nicholson to name a few.  Covering … Continue reading →

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