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Priscilla Barrett artist

Posted on 04/03/2023 by ronald972

Today, we look at a local artist whose speciality was the portrayal of mammals. #PriscillaBarrett (Prill)(1944-2021) was born in Cape Town. From her youth, she was a lover of the natural world and the animals that inhabit it. She graduated … Continue reading →

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Henry Alken artist

Posted on 31/05/2020 by ronald972

Today a visit with an English artist who was known for his sporting and coaching scenes. #HenryThomasAlken (1785-1851) was a painter and engraver. In fact, we could talk about a number of the Alken family who were artists. His father … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Pleasure

Posted on 14/02/2020 by ronald972

This past week saw me purchase a small artwork. I went to the local Saturday market at which there are several dealers of curios. One of them had a number of old prints and some watercolours. But a small black … Continue reading →

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Federico Barocci ‘Hagar and Ishmael’

Posted on 04/03/2017 by ronald972

Today we look at a drawing, acquired recently, which is after #FedericoBarocci.  Barocci (1535-1612) was an Italian master.  He was born Federico Fiori in Urbino, Italy.  He was nicknamed Il Baroccio, which is the term for a two-wheel cart drawn by oxen. … Continue reading →

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