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Sybil Blunt artist

Posted on 19/03/2023 by ronald972

Today, we travel to Winchester to visit with artist #SybilBlunt (1880-1952). Few would have heard of her, but we can look back and admire her achievements. Sybil Blunt was a painter, a watercolourist, an engraver, and a draughtswoman. We most … Continue reading →

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Artist Ben Ripper

Posted on 05/02/2023 by ronald972

We are going down the road to nearby Swaffham in Norfolk to visit with artist #BenRipper. Swaffham was made famous in the Stephen Fry television series ‘Kingdom’. Ben was a local character. Ben was, of course, artist, as well as … Continue reading →

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Croxton Kerrial Church

Posted on 10/07/2022 by ronald972

I came across a painting of ‘St Botolph and St John the Baptist’, Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire, this past week. It is done by an artist for whom I can find no information. The label on the verso states that it … Continue reading →

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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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