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Robert Jacob Hamerton and Charles Dickens

Posted on 27/03/2026 by ronald972

Today, we will look at a sketch that has been in my collection a while, and I have now researched it at more depth. It is by artist #RobertJacobHamerton (1810-1904). Hamerton was an artist/illustrator who worked alongside illustrators like #HablotKnightBrowne … Continue reading →

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Art by Pencil

Posted on 12/01/2014 by ronald972

The art of pencil and charcoal drawing is something which we do not see a lot of nowadays but there was a time when it was very popular and even main stream.  Prior to photography becoming a viable art form … Continue reading →

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Art in Portrait

Posted on 25/11/2013 by ronald972

Since I started collecting art pieces, I have acquired several portraits of fairly well known people. Granted the pieces tend to be fairly old but it is amazing what one can do scratching marks on a copper plate. A fine … Continue reading →

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