Category Archives: Paintings of interiors

The True Value Behind Interior Paintings

Posted on January 20, 2017 by admin

Nowadays, we are used to seeing photographs of pristine, stylish interiors; magazines are dedicated to such images, social media is packed with inspirational home design pages and Pinterest provides a platform in which these ideas can be shared and saved … Continue reading →

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Arts and Architecture: Do They Go Hand In Hand?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Mark Mitchell

Architecture isn’t necessarily something that many people would consider an art form, but it may interest some to know that there is a very close relationship between those who appreciate and create fine art, and architects. For decades, architects and … Continue reading →

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Empty Chairs at Empty Tables: The Use of Furniture in Art

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Mark Mitchell

When composing a painting, the artist gives careful consideration to all the elements of their piece. Nothing is included unless the artist wishes it to be; and thus even the most humble and overlooked factors can be imbued with great … Continue reading →

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The Ludovici family

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Mark Mitchell

Original bookplate for A. Ludovici, An artist’s life in London and Paris 1870-1925, 1926, with the coat of arms of the Ludovici family The members of the Ludovici clan were international in their roots, their lives and their education, and … Continue reading →

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Japonisme, japonaiserie and chinoiserie

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Mark Mitchell

Victor Fontaine (1837-84), Guéridon fleuri The collecting of oriental works of art is an activity with a relatively long history in Britain. Chinese and Japanese artefacts had been eagerly acquired by English connoisseurs from the 17th century onwards: see, for … Continue reading →

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Empty chambers, crowded with life

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Mark Mitchell

Belgian or French School, Sunlight on the table, 1909 Paintings of interior scenes go back in date as far as figure and still life subjects, as they were a necessary part of the background of each; but a whole furnished … Continue reading →

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