Category Archives: Etching

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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A ‘More’ Portrait

Posted on 08/07/2015 by ronald972

I acquired a fine print this past week.  An historical figure from England.  A man who had power and influence in government.  The print is done by a man well respected in the art.  They lived some 250 years apart. … Continue reading →

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Art by PW Tompkins

Posted on 02/06/2015 by ronald972

#PeltroWilliamTompkins (1759-1840) was an English engraver.  The son of a landscape painter with a brother who also specialised as a draughtsman and aquatint engraver of course he followed into the family tradition.  Tompkins studied under the great #FrancescoBartolozzi working in … Continue reading →

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Art of the Hunt2

Posted on 26/05/2015 by ronald972

When it comes to the painting of rural and country life #GeorgeMorland was one of Britains’ greatest.  I acquired a stipple engraving  and an etching both after Morland  paintings.  They both are concerning the pastime of hunting and I will … Continue reading →

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Art Prior

Posted on 15/05/2015 by ronald972

There is a twist in the title, of course, for today I wish to introduce you to etcher #ThomasAbielPrior.  He lived from 1809 to 1886 which means he worked with and for many of Britain’s greatest artists.  Always a talented … Continue reading →

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