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John Dryden poet

Posted on 22/10/2026 by ronald972

On my bookshelf sits a large octavo (14″ x 9″), which is considered to be one of the greatest achievements in English literature.. #JohnDryden (1631-1700) was a playwright, a poet, a literary critic, and Britain’s first poet laureate in 1688. … Continue reading →

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Richard Sorrell artist

Posted on 29/04/2026 by ronald972

Born to artist parents, Alan and Elizabeth Sorrell, we visit with #RichardSorrell (b. 1948). Sorrell studied at the Walthamstow Art School and the Kingston College of Art. Sorrell works in oils, acrylics, and watercolours. Sorrells’ paintings display figures in action, … Continue reading →

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Thomas McLean Publisher

Posted on 05/03/2017 by ronald972

  Every once in a while, I come across a set of items which are related somehow.  The set of 6 prints which I acquired the other day were published by #ThomasMcLean (1788-1875).  McLean was a London based printseller and … Continue reading →

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Art from Nepal and Bali

Posted on 29/12/2013 by ronald972

While I continue to grow my art collection I often come across artworks which I am unfamiliar with.  Certainly with the following pieces my naivety is abundant and so I research to increase my knowledge and appreciation of the artworks … Continue reading →

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Art of a Different Medium

Posted on 28/04/2013 by ronald972

While collecting, I have purchased beautiful objects which might be considered artistic but they do not fall into what one might call the focus of my collection.  Most of my collection is of paintings and prints.  Today, I present to … Continue reading →

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Art of the Dot

Posted on 03/02/2013 by ronald972

I beg your indulgence as I return to a topic which I have talked about earlier.  The artistry and beauty of the stipple engraving. Perhaps some might call what is portrayed in this picture dated, idealistic or naive and in … Continue reading →

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