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Philip Wilson Steer

Posted on 06/05/2017 by

#PhilipWilsonSteer (1860 –1942) was known as a British painter of landscapes, seascapes but he also dabbled in portraitures and figure studies.  His sea and landscape paintings made him a leading figure in the Impressionist movement in Britain but in time … Continue reading →

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John Ewbank and Edward Badham

Posted on 28/12/2015 by

The artists #JohnWilsonEwbank (1799-1847) and #EdwardLeslieBadham (1873-1944) are this weeks artists.  I acquired graphite drawings created by both of these artists, recently. This serene view by John Wilson Ewbank is of the city of Perth and the River Tay in 1825. … Continue reading →

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Art from Harrow

Posted on 17/02/2014 by

Today, Harrow is part of the greater London area but from this etching by #EdwardDuncan, one would be hard pressed to see that.  Edward Duncan (1803-1882) was a superbly skilled artist in his preferred media – that of watercolour.  In … Continue reading →

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Art Through a Life

Posted on 10/11/2013 by

Today, I want to talk about a man who worked in various artistic fields during his life.  A pioneer in some aspects – a man willing to explore his different talents and this after being trained as a boot-maker by … Continue reading →

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Art through a Webb

Posted on 20/10/2013 by

The Webb I refer to is Kenneth Webb (b. 1927).  #KennethWebb is an English painter who has been influenced by colour – colour in nature and in natural forms.  Since 1953, when he was appointed Head of the Painting School at … Continue reading →

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Art Added

Posted on 29/09/2013 by

Almost a year ago, I wrote a chapter called ‘art on sale’ and in that chapter I wrote on two pieces by Beatrix Holms.  This past week I came across another piece by her.  I never did find any information … Continue reading →

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Art of Bovril

Posted on 15/09/2013 by

Just the mention of #Bovril likely makes one think of beef extract – but Bovril licensed the reproduction of thirty-nine paintings between 1901 and 1914 from the leading print publisher #CWFaulkner.  Twelve of these were after works by Elsley and six were after … Continue reading →

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Art Inspired

Posted on 17/03/2013 by

One does not now what truly inspires an artist to memorialise a scene but we, the viewers, should be moved or enticed into joining with the artist in seeing his motivation.  Being individuals we will each see from our own perspective and thus find … Continue reading →

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Art of Line and Colour

Posted on 10/02/2013 by

I, at times, wonder what draws me to a piece of art but this week I know full well that it is the sublime skill with pen and ink.  Two pieces by artist Peter Nuttall in my collection are the … Continue reading →

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Art in Landscape

Posted on 09/09/2012 by

Recently, my wife and I visited Northern Ireland for a holiday.  We rented a small cottage on a farm where they stable horses, give riding lessons and teach show jumping.  The setting was I lovely.  Looking out of the French … Continue reading →

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