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William Daniell artist

Posted on 19/12/2025 by ronald972

Recently, I came across a small watercolour sketch framed under glass with a label on the back. The image looked like a temple, but dating it was optimistic since the sketch was not signed or dated, and the paper looked … Continue reading →

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William Arthur Narbeth engraver

Posted on 18/01/2024 by ronald972

This chapter focuses on a little known artist by the name of #WilliamArthurNarbeth. Narbeth studied at Goldsmith College and was respected as a very talented etcher (finalist in the Prix de Rome), but this talent entered the art world close … Continue reading →

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Aeneis engravings

Posted on 21/10/2023 by ronald972

From the folder I bought come two engravings which were done to illustrate Virgil’s ‘Aeneis’. Publius Virgilius Maro is the full name of the person we know as Virgil. The book was published by #PierreDidot in 1798 and contained Aeneis, … Continue reading →

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David Roberts Artist

Posted on 03/05/2016 by ronald972

If one were to begin collecting lithographs, one could do worse than beginning with #DavidRoberts (1796-1864) lithographs created by #LouisHaghe (1806-1885).  Roberts is known for his depictions of Egypt, the Near East and the Holy Land. After apprenticing as a … Continue reading →

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Art from Nepal and Bali

Posted on 29/12/2013 by ronald972

While I continue to grow my art collection I often come across artworks which I am unfamiliar with.  Certainly with the following pieces my naivety is abundant and so I research to increase my knowledge and appreciation of the artworks … Continue reading →

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Art of Iran

Posted on 21/07/2013 by ronald972

When I started collecting art I did not know where my love for art would take me.  What would I collect?  Who would I collect?  As I have enlarged my collection, I have encountered art from across the globe by … Continue reading →

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