Tag Archives: William Morris

Joseph Batchelor papermaker

Posted on 30/07/2022 by ronald972

I came across a page printed with a letter from #SirThomasWhite. Although the quoted letter was written in 1566, this printing was created around 1880/1890. Sir Thomas was of course the founder of St Johns College, Oxford. The letter is … Continue reading →

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From a Poet Priest to an Adulteress Muse

Posted on 07/11/2015 by ronald972

Two people who in different ways either created or caused to be created beautiful art.  We visit with #GeorgeHerbert and with #JaneBurdenMorris. George Herbert was born into an artistic and wealthy Welsh family.  Herbert received a fine education culminating at Cambridge. … Continue reading →

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From Rossini to Morris

Posted on 08/08/2015 by ronald972

The way I collect art is for most collectors of art so very random and non-specific. I do not search for works by an artist or visit galleries, or art auctions to collect but rely solely on people donating art … Continue reading →

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