Category Archives: pastel

John Albert Cooper artist

Posted on 09/08/2026 by ronald972

I thought we would visit an artist who built a reputation as a landscape painter who worked the gap between realism and Impressionism. #JohnAlbertCooper (1894-1943) was born in Leeds, first training at the Leeds School of Art and then following … Continue reading →

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Robert Leslie Howey  artist

Posted on 12/07/2026 by ronald972

One of the most beautiful areas in England is the Lake District. Many artists, across the centuries, have portrayed the beauty of this area in their works. One such artist was #RobertLeslieHowey (1900-1981) #JohnWilliamHowey, Robert’s father, was a well-respected amateur … Continue reading →

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Art of Pastel

Posted on 16/04/2026 by ronald972

I recently added a pastel drawing to my collection.  it was described as after Italian artist Antonio Rotta (1828-1903) and titled Charity to a Family of Beggars. This would mean that it is a 19th-century artwork. As with all pastel … Continue reading →

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