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The Art of Conversation
There are far fewer examples of paintings that depict the spoken word between subjects than those which capture the moments of silence that engulf them. Perhaps this is due to the wider time frame that momentary silence offers, or the … Continue reading
Posted in Art Collection, Art Theory, Figure paintings, Portrait
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Artist in Profile: George Weissbort
It is always interesting to take a look back on the lives of some of the artists who have contributed their incredible work to the art world. Not every artist starts out living the same lifestyle, and it can often … Continue reading
Posted in Portrait, still life
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The Human Figure in Art
Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by the human form and have displayed this interest through the use of art. Just about every artist from Pablo Picasso to Michelangelo has explored the complexity and beauty of the human figure, but … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, 20th Century, Portrait
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Vanessa Garwood: abstraction, reality and imagination
Vanessa Garwood, Self-portrait One of our up-&-coming young artists, Vanessa Garwood was trained at the Charles Cecil Studios in Florence. She studied painting and sculpture, and later served a three-month sculpture apprenticeship in South Africa. This awareness of form in … Continue reading
Posted in contemporary paintings, Landscape, Portrait, still life
Tagged 21st century artists, British artists, British paintings, British pictures, contemporary artists, contemporary paintings, landscape, landscape paintings, Still life, still life paintings, subject paintings, Vanessa Garwood, young artists
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The Ludovici family
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
Posted in 19th Century, Figure paintings, Landscape, Paintings of interiors, Portrait
Tagged Académie Charles, Albert Ludovici, Atelier Drölling, Britannia Theatre, British paintings, British pictures, Emile Bin, Lady Colin Campbell, Ludovici, Ludovisi, SBA, Society of British Artists
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New acquisition – Bernard Finegan Gribble (1873 – 1962) ‘Elegant woman in a plumed hat’
The painting I would like to review this week is the stunning Edwardian portrait we have recently acquired by the late English artist, Bernard Finegan Gribble. Having recently exhibited at The Winter Fine Art and Antiques Fair at Olympia, this picture … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Art fairs, New acquisitions, Portrait
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