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Carl von Dombrowski artist

Posted on 19/09/2025 by ronald972

Today, we look at a German artist who specialised in animal and hunting scenes. #CarlvonDombrowski (1872-1951) studied at the art Institutes in both Vienna and Munich. Many of his works were produced as woodcuts for Die Gartenlaube (The Garden Arbor … Continue reading →

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Harold Williamson artist

Posted on 29/07/2025 by ronald972

I truly enjoy finding a new artist and can introduce people to that artist. I came across a watercolour by painter #HaroldWilliamson (1878-1972) a while back. When I first saw it, I loved its beautiful sombre mood. Williamson was a … Continue reading →

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A Visit with Allen William Seaby

Posted on 16/02/2025 by ronald972

This week, I came across a watercolour by artist #AllenWilliamSeaby (1867-1953). Seaby is best remembered as an ornithological (birds) painter and printmaker in the Japanese style using woodblocks. He collaborated/published a number of books ranging from art history, painting techniques, … Continue reading →

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Isabella Hedley, part two

Posted on 30/11/2024 by ronald972

We return to Isabella Hedley and her drawings. Once again, we see quite a competent artist producing good quality works. A number of these drawings come from the drawing course, which was published by SamuelProut. We also see two drawings … Continue reading →

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A visit to Dolgellau (Dolgelley)

Posted on 28/04/2024 by ronald972

As with last weeks chapter, we remain in Wales and head south from Pont Aberglaslyn to the town of #Dolgellau and to the year 1921. Four pencil drawings are our artworks today. They were created over a 9 month period. … Continue reading →

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Barnard Castle

Posted on 29/09/2023 by ronald972

As with last week’s topic, this week’s artwork was also in the folder I bought. This extremely fine drawing is 12″ by 16″ (305mm x 405mm) and done with brown ink and wash. A monochrom since he uses only a … Continue reading →

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M. Oliver Rae artist

Posted on 25/06/2023 by ronald972

People might recognise the artist #MOliverRae as an etcher/engraver, but few would know that this is an alias or pseudonym. Mabel Oliver (1868-1956) was born in Jesus Lane, Cambridge, and later studied at the Slade School for Art (1888-1890) in … Continue reading →

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Finding Beauty

Posted on 23/04/2023 by ronald972

I pick up pieces because they say something to me. I find beauty in them and yet they most likely will have limited monetary value. This past week, I acquired three items, which I think are good pieces of art, … Continue reading →

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Jean Baptiste Camille Corot artist

Posted on 06/04/2023 by ronald972

#JeanBaptisteCamilleCorot (1796-1875) was an artist who spanned two worlds. The first being the neo-classical tradition and then the emerging field of Impressionism. He was a landscape, portrait painter who also was a proficient etcher/engraver. He was admired by many of … Continue reading →

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Two pieces separated by time and distance

Posted on 27/11/2022 by ronald972

I thought today, I would write about two pieces which I recently added to my collection. They come from very different times and were made half a world apart. We begin with the most recent artwork. A piece done in … Continue reading →

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