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Roy Calne artist

Posted on 21/12/2020 by ronald972

To most people , the artist #RoyCalne is an unknown entity. They might know him better as a surgeon working in nearby Cambridge. Roy Calne was Professor of Surgery at Cambridge University. His pioneering work was in the use of  … Continue reading →

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Qianlong Ch’ien-Lung

Posted on 25/11/2019 by ronald972

I recently came across, what I think are two very fine #Chinese vases. They are not very large, standing only 5 5/8″ (142mm) and 2 1/8″ (54mm) in diameter. Often, I see pieces which are, for me, poorly painted – … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel Mane-Katz

Posted on 06/10/2018 by ronald972

An artist who loved more than one country. #EmmanuelMane-Katz was born in the Ukraine. He use to say his real home was Paris (He became a French citizen) but his spiritual home was Israel where he is buried. His Jewish … Continue reading →

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Gustave Louis Jaulmes

Posted on 23/07/2017 by ronald972

Today's artist, #GustaveLouisJaulmes (1873-1959) was born in Switzerland and died in Paris.  He was an eclectic artist whose vast range of interests and wonder had him creating monumental frescoes, paintings, posters, illustrations, cartoons for tapestries,  carpets and decorations for objects … Continue reading →

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Art Drawn

Posted on 30/08/2015 by ronald972

I come across drawings while I search for pieces to add to my collection to blog about.  Many are unsigned and not readily identifiable, but I add them to my collection and would like to share a number of them … Continue reading →

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Art of Sister Maria Innocentia

Posted on 07/01/2015 by ronald972

Few will recognize the name of Sister Maria Innocentia, which is the name she took when she became a nun.  But at the mention of her last name many will associate ceramic figurines with her for her last name was … 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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Art of the Female Form

Posted on 06/07/2013 by ronald972

The  title is a polite way to describe the naked body.  As My collection increases, I have acquired several depictions of the female form. The name #LetiziaCerio (I use this spelling since it appears on the drawing in this form) … 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 J F Millet

Posted on 18/08/2012 by ronald972

IJean-Francois Millet (October 4, 1814 – January 20, 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon School in rural France. He painted mostly scenes of peasant farmers and country life. He was part of the … Continue reading →

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