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Thomas Bush Hardy artist

Posted on 26/01/2020 by ronald972

We visit an artist known as a marine artist. #ThomasBushHardy (1842-1897) was born in Sheffiel, England. Amazingly, he was mostly self taught and even so he is regarded as one of the finest marine water-colourist. The watercolour in my collection … Continue reading →

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Misssed Places

Posted on 08/09/2019 by ronald972

When my wife and I holiday, we tend to work out and plan what we might like to see and do. Our itinerary is not solid but is flexible on the chance that we encounter something we might like to … Continue reading →

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Clifford George Blampied artist

Posted on 15/07/2018 by ronald972

Today, we look at an artist from The Channel Islands. #CliffordGeorgeBlampied (1875-1962) was a watercolour artist from St Helier, Jersey. A talented artist who produced many works from his local region – The Channel Islands. The scene which we see … Continue reading →

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Rothenburg Etching

Posted on 15/03/2016 by ronald972

As I slowly collect pieces, I find that my appreciation for etching an ever growing thing.  This week I acquired six etchings by the same artist.  The etchings are signed but I have yet to decipher the signature. The only … Continue reading →

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Art of Oxford

Posted on 23/08/2014 by ronald972

#Oxford is a beautiful city and has been depicted by many artists.  Today’s artist is #GeorgeHuardel-Bly (1872-19?).  A Frenchman by birth who loved to travel.  He lived in Brighton, England for a time.   I have several etchings by George … Continue reading →

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Art After 2

Posted on 31/05/2014 by ronald972

Last weeks chapter concentrated on the copying of an artists creation by another artist using a different medium to express that second image.  The second artists image is said to be ‘after’ the original artists but how close can one … Continue reading →

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Art of George Fall

Posted on 24/03/2014 by ronald972

In an earlier chapter, I talked about an artist by the name of #GeorgeFall.  The piece I talked about was unsigned and I speculated that it might have been by George Fall (1848 – 1925).  Today, I came across three … Continue reading →

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Art of Unvisited Places

Posted on 11/09/2013 by ronald972

The two artists in today’s chapter have the talent of drawing.  Whether the places which appear in their drawings are real, I do not know but both are unique and interesting for their own reasons. #EGreen has captured a ruin … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Art

Posted on 11/11/2012 by ronald972

I have had in my possession for many years a print, so many years that I do not remember how or where I acquired this print.  I know that the print shows the meeting of the Leprozengracht canal and the … Continue reading →

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Art on Sale

Posted on 07/10/2012 by ronald972

A local charity had a sale these last few days.  They had a sale on picture frames.  I don’t usually buy frames unless they are something very special, I am more concerned with what they hold and display.  I purchased … Continue reading →

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