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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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Richard Earlom engraver

Posted on 12/12/2021 by ronald972

A look at one of the finest mezzotint and stipple engravers of his day. #RichardEarlom (1743-1822) apprenticed under GB Cipriani to learn his craft of engraving. His studies brought him to work with #JohnBoydell for which he produced around 300 … Continue reading →

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Li Keran, a new way

Posted on 03/10/2020 by ronald972

Today, we visit a Chinese artist, who is lauded as one of the greatest and most influential of the 20th century. His name – #LiKeran (1907-1989). A gifted and artistic child, Li’s talents extended from painting, to calligraphy, to music. … Continue reading →

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