Tag Archives: horse

The Castle Inn or Five Bells, Chiddingstone, Kent

Posted on 31/08/2021 by ronald972

I recently was able to associate an oil painting in my collection to a location. The painting is unsigned and undated but bears an artist dealer stamp on the verso. It is stamped Winsor & Newton, 38 Rathbone Place, London … 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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May Marshall Brown artist

Posted on 24/05/2019 by ronald972

We travel to Scotland, to visit the home of artist #MayMarshallBrown (nee Brown Robertson). She was born in 1887, the daughter of an Edinburgh wine merchant (William Robertson). Her artistic talents were the focus of her education. She studied at … Continue reading →

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Dean Wolstenholme, the Elder, painter

Posted on 30/12/2018 by ronald972

Because I collect in the manner I do, I find items which are considered valueless. Often times they are damaged and imperfect and in need of love and attention. Such is the case with today’s artwork. I picked up this … Continue reading →

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Sir Edwin Landseer

Posted on 10/06/2018 by ronald972

Today, we look at an artist whose reputation as a painter of animals was and is unrivalled. #EdwinHenryLandseer (1802-1873) was and is best known for his paintings of horses, dogs, and stags. Landseer was also a sculptor and if you … Continue reading →

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Chinese Porcelain

Posted on 21/02/2018 by ronald972

I certainly am not knowledgable enough in the area of Chinese porcelain and it is not something that I regularly collect but every once in a while I come across a piece that catches my eye. Such is the case … Continue reading →

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Salvador Dali Surrealist

Posted on 10/09/2017 by ronald972

When we think of modern day artists, certainly, #SalvadorDali (1904 – 1989) is a name that comes to mind. Dali was born in Figueres, Catalonia, SpaIn. A talented draftsman, Dali is best known for his imaginatively striking and even bizarre … Continue reading →

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Thomas McLean Publisher

Posted on 05/03/2017 by ronald972

  Every once in a while, I come across a set of items which are related somehow.  The set of 6 prints which I acquired the other day were published by #ThomasMcLean (1788-1875).  McLean was a London based printseller and … Continue reading →

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The Brumby

Posted on 24/10/2015 by ronald972

This story travels 100 years into the future from last weeks watercolour and is about a book which connects not only this country but one down under.  ‘The Brumby’ is the title of a book written by #MaryElwynPatchett.  A brumby … Continue reading →

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Art Equine

Posted on 15/03/2015 by ronald972

Horses are beautiful creatures.  Sleek and powerful.  Portrayed by artists using most artistic media.  The first piece in this chapter is a lithograph by #JulesLaurens (1825-1901).  It is after a painting by #RosaBonheur (1822-1899). A stunning portrayal of a stallion … Continue reading →

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