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Malcolm Osborne engraver

Posted on 28/11/2021 by ronald972

#MalcolmOsborne was born in 1880 at Frome, Somerset. At the age of 20, he moved to Streatham, London with his brother. From 1901 to 1906, he studied under artist and print maker Frank Short at the Royal College of Art. … Continue reading →

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A glimpse at the Victorian Parlour

Posted on 24/10/2021 by ronald972

Art is able to show us many things. Past, present and future representations are common in art. People and events are also often the focus of art. But when we look at someone’s home are we voyeurs or historians or … Continue reading →

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Carl Vandyk, Photographer to Royalty

Posted on 05/03/2020 by ronald972

I don’t usually collect photographs but I couldn’t resist this one. It is a portrait of a fine looking gentleman sitting at an amazing table in a wonderful chair. On the mount just below the picture is the name C. … Continue reading →

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From Gauffering to Gauging

Posted on 27/06/2015 by ronald972

Two topics which were often seen in years past but which are seldom seen today.  This chapters’ focus is on two books which I have recently come across.  One gauffered and the other an instruction manual for gauging.   We … Continue reading →

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Art Modern

Posted on 03/11/2013 by ronald972

When I look at art today as in the past, I realize that my idea of what is art has not necessarily changed, what has changed is how I look at art and also my appreciation of the talent in … Continue reading →

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