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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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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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Rudolf Haybrook artist

Posted on 28/06/2021 by ronald972

Today’s artist is better known for his WWII paintings some of which are in the #ImperialWarMuseum. #RudolfHaybrook (1898-1965) was a portrait and figure painted. He also designed sets for theatres. Haybrook was born in London, studied in Brighton and served … Continue reading →

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Middle East Art

Posted on 13/12/2020 by ronald972

I do not come across modern artworks which originate in the Middle East very often. I have two works by #SumbatKiureghian (Iranian artist) and this piece which we will look at today (I think Lebanese or Syrian). It is a … Continue reading →

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Albany E Howarth

Posted on 12/05/2019 by ronald972

Today, we visit with an artist best known for his etchings although he was an accomplished water-colourist also (few of his watercolours remain). #AlbanyEHowarth was born in Durham in 1872. His artistic flair was seen early on in life. His … Continue reading →

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Architectural Drawing as Art

Posted on 19/06/2015 by ronald972

I have several architectural drawings of buildings which are in many ways pieces of art.  They are also pieces of history showing buildings as they were conceived and built.  There are several avenues to research such items.  They can be … Continue reading →

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Art of Locality

Posted on 07/06/2012 by ronald972

Living where I do has allowed me to travel but I also like to visit places which might not be considered far away. The following pieces of art which I have chosen are by local artists.     We begin … Continue reading →

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