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Arthur William Heintzelmann artist

Posted on 18/11/2022 by ronald972

We hop across the pond to visit with one of Americas finest etchers. #ArthurWilliamHeintzelmann (1891-1965) was born in Newark, New Jersey. He studied art at the Rhode Island School of Design. In 1921 Heintzelmann moved to Paris. There he met … Continue reading →

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Norman Orr artist

Posted on 21/08/2022 by ronald972

We go north, today, to Edinburgh, Scotland to visit artist #NormanOrr (1924-1993). Orr was born in Edinburgh and was one of Scotland’s leading wildlife artists. He began his artistic life as an engraver of glass. He enlisted in the Marines … Continue reading →

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William Etty artist

Posted on 20/02/2022 by ronald972

Not that long ago, I purchased a drawing. It is a portrait ofb a young lady done with black and red chalk and a touch of body colour white. The portrait itself is not signed but on the backing paper … Continue reading →

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The French Nude

Posted on 28/10/2016 by ronald972

Today, our focus is a piece which involves two French artists.  The creator of the original painting, #JeanJacquesHenner (1829-1905) and the creator of the lithograph #JulesArmandHanriot (1853-1930).  Henner began his training when he was 12 years old. He debuted at the … Continue reading →

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Art in 2D and 3D

Posted on 21/07/2012 by ronald972

The reality which we look at in a picture is but a moment, a two dimensional moment with apparent depth and perspective. But the actual history and reality of what we are looking at is likely unknown to us. It … Continue reading →

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