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April 24, 2010

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Lake Scene by A. V. Copley Fielding

September 2, 2009

Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding belonged to an artistic family. His father was a painter and three of his brothers all practised art with success. He was one of the most fashionable drawing-masters of his day, and a strong supporter of the “Old” Society.

After being treasurer and next secretary, he was appointed president in 1831, which post he retained during his life. He was a most prolific worker and contributed about seventeen hundred drawings to the Society’s exhibitions, besides showing at the Royal Academy and Royal Institution. At first his favourite subjects were lake and mountain scenery.

After he took up his residence at Brighton he turned his attention to marine painting and depicted many storms at sea. It has been exaggeratedly said that Copley Fielding was “perhaps the greatest artist after Turner for representations 7 of breadth and atmosphere.” Ruskin also praised his work. Owing, however, to his very rapid method of execution there was a considerable sameness in his work.

Lake Scene  by A. V. Copley Fielding

“LAKE SCENE”

BY A. V. COPLEY FIELDING

(Size, 12¼ × 16? IN.)

(In the Possession of Victor Rienaecker, Esq.)

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Lucerne: Moonlight by J. M. W. Turner

August 5, 2009

As limitation of space will not admit of giving any account of the life of Turner, already well known, it may be sufficient to say that Lucerne: Moonlight was painted in 1843, and was originally in the collection of Mr. H. A. J. Munro of Novar. Ruskin, who calls it a noble drawing in his “Notes on his Drawings by the late J. M. W. Turner,” makes a mistake in the title and describes it as Zurich by Moonlight.
Lucerne: Moonlight by J. M. W. Turner

“LUCERNE: MOONLIGHT”

BY J. M. W. TURNER, R.A.

(Size, 11½ × 18¾ IN.)

(In the possession of R. W. Lloyd, Esq.)

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Lake Nemi by John Robert Cozens

August 1, 2009

John Robert Cozens, the son of Alexander Cozens, was the first artist at this period “to break away from the trammels of topography, and to raise landscape painting in water colours to a branch of fine art.” He traveled abroad and studied principally in Italy and Switzerland. The lake of Nemi, situated in the Campagna, some sixteen miles west of Rome, and reached by the famous Via Appia, has always been a favourite subject with both poets and artists. Near the north rim of the 4 worn-out crater, in which the lake is situated, is the village of Nemi, surmounted by a fine old castle, which passed through the hands of many noble families. Pope, Byron, and others have sung the praises of the lake. Turner has left at least five drawings of it, one of which is engraved in Hakewell’s “Italy.” William Pars, Richard Wilson and other artists of the early landscape school also painted the scene. Cozens made many drawings of Nemi and the vicinity. Two are in the Victoria and Albert Museum and another is in the Whitworth Institute, Manchester. Lake NemiThe painting, belonging to Mr. R. W. Lloyd, shows the lake with Palazzo Cesarini on a height by its side, and the Campagna in the distance. It is a fine example of Cozens’ work treated in his poetic manner, and into which more colour than usual has been introduced. Cozens’ last visit to Italy was made in 1782 in company with the noted William Beckford, the author of “Vathek.” On his return he gradually lost his reason. It is pathetic to think such was the sad end of a man inspired with such artistic talents. As it has already been stated, he was the pioneer in exalting water-color painting to a fine art. His footsteps were quickly followed by Girtin and Turner. The history of these two artists, how during their early struggles they were befriended by that art patron, Dr. Thomas Monro, a capable water-colour painter himself, and well qualified to give advice, is too well known to need repetition.

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Entrance to Vauxhall Gardens by Thomas Rowlandson

August 1, 2009

The reputation of Thomas Rowlandson, who could paint landscapes with great ability, rests upon his caricatures, which were usually drawn in outline and tinted. He lived a somewhat dissipated life, and possessed an abundant sense of humor, as displayed in the Entrance to Vauxhall Gardens , the noted place of amusement and rendezvous of the fashionable set in the early part of the last century.
Entrance to Vauxhall Gardens
“ENTRANCE TO VAUXHALL GARDENS”

BY THOMAS ROWLANDSON

(Size, 9 × 12? IN.)

(In the possession of Victor Rienaecker, Esq.)

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Preparing for Market by Francis Wheatley

July 30, 2009

Francis Wheatley, R.A., was a topographical artist, but is better known as a painter of genre subjects, especially by the engravings after “The Cries of London.” Preparing for Market is a good example of his latter work, which was somewhat insipid.
Preparing for Market
“PREPARING FOR MARKET”

BY FRANCIS WHEATLEY, R.A.,

(Size, 14 × 10 IN.)

(In the possession of Messrs. Thos. Agnew & Sons)

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Furness Abbey, Lancashire by Edward Dayes

July 29, 2009

Furness Abbey

“FURNESS ABBEY, LANCASHIRE”

BY EDWARD DAYES

(Size, 27½ × 20¾ IN.)

(In the possession of Victor Rienaecker, Esq.)

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Old Palace Yard, Westminster by the Watercolour artist, Thomas Malton

July 27, 2009

“OLD PALACE YARD, WESTMINSTER,”

BY THOMAS MALTON, JUN.

(Size, 13 × 19 IN.)

(In the possession of R. W. Lloyd, Esq.)Old Palace Yard, Westminster

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Why You Should Try WaterColor Painting

June 8, 2009

When did you make a painting last time? Was it when you were a child and painting was your vision of the outside world? Or you tried painting at your art lessons at school when you had a journey into the Fine Arts History? What about now? Would you like to impress your idea of beauty of nature or depict your dream places? Do something crazy and try water color painting and discover your creativeness! Even if you have the skill to paint, you can still develop it to a higher degree. You always can find information you are looking for online.

The process of painting can help you to find harmony with your nature; you can express your attitude to your life; you can show your feelings through your paintings. And, of course, painting can always decorate your house or office and add some style to it.
Watercolor painting is a very entertaining process as you can keep on changing the colors of the objects until you find the perfect ones. It is a very expressive way to depict your vision through your painting.

If you are still hesitating, find some more reasons, why you should try yourself in watercolor painting.
1. It is easier, comparing to the other types of painting, to achieve good results quickly.

2. You do not need weeks and weeks before you finish your painting. As soon as you practiced enough your techniques, you can do quick washes and spontaneous strokes and finish your piece within an hour with convincing results. Isn’t it beautiful?

3. Great for travelling. Carrying a watercolor kit in your bag is not a problem at all, as it is compact and light just like a block of paper. But you can always purchase the kit and paper on the road.

4. Watercolor painting does not blur or smear, comparing to other paintings like pastel or charcoal.

5. It does not take weeks to dry up the watercolor painting like oil paints. Just in a few minutes your watercolor painting is dry.

6. Because of its essence it is fluid and it is easy to cover big spaces quickly with a few strokes.

7. Actually, there are no “accidents” in watercolor painting, as the so called mistake can alter your piece into more bewitching one. It can open a new vision for you. Just try to throw some watercolor paint on the paper and see what you can design out of it. And the beauty of it is that it will be something unique.

8. Watercolor painting is adaptable; you can do different styles and designs. You can illustrate something or you can do an abstract art. You can experiment with your ideas and creativity developing your skills.

It is magic, as you do not need to control your painting but explore the possibilities. Be creative, not predictable. Creative process is endless; enjoy the rest of your life.

Enjoy the process and do not forget that the more you practice the better you paint and control your strokes. By doing so you will become more artistic and creative and your creations will be unique.

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