Author Archive | sculptor

Rembrandt resource

Thanks to Jorge, http://www.daysire.blogspot.com/ I have discovered a catalogue of Rembrandt paintings. Very useful resource. http://staff.science.uva.nl/~fjseins/RembrandtCatalogue/r_1634_1640.html

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Snowy England

We have had snow! So bad in Nottingham that one got completely covered! See here: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/Policeman-s-snowy-sculpture-outside-station/article-666723-detail/article.html

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Sculpture Thick Ankles Again

David Backhouse, has done a very good job with the Animals At War Memorial in Park Lane. Unfortunately the horse shown in my photo illustrates very well the problem I have with ankles! 100 swallows and I had a discussion on the subject some time ago and I promised to show you these pictures. Rodin […]

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Conrad’s wisdom confounds me again

I think you will find Conrad’s post on Art appreciation accurate and entertaining. Sturgeon’s law which John Cowan refers to in his comment is a good one except when applied to the Turner Prize where 90% seems a bit low! http://vunex.blogspot.com/2008/12/schllen-der-leidenschaft.html

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Buying paintings for the nation

Bullied by Ian Cox to jump off the fence, I suppose I must make at least some comment on The Titian issue. He is generally accepted as one of the great painters of his time. 1. How many of Titian’s works are there in public and private ownership in Great Britain and permanently on view […]

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