Catherine De Ryck

30 janvier 2008

Alfred William Hunt

Alfred William Hunt (1830 - 1896) was the son of a Liverpool landscape painter, Andrew Hunt. He was first associated with the Liverpool School of Painters, but later had a successful London career. His watercolours, which were praised by Ruskin, often...

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20 janvier 2008

Looking at Staithes

Staithes derives its name from the word staithe, the literal interpretation of which is "landing place". Because of its natural beauty and spectacular scenery, Staithes became a popular haunt of artists during the late 19th century. A resident community...

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14 janvier 2008

The Eye of the Tiger / L'Oeil du Tigre

To illustrate this new label, "Mixed Media", I present you "The Eye of the Tiger". This work was made using mixed media. The mixed media is the combination of different types of media and methods in one complete artwork, rather than only one medium. Because...

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11 janvier 2008

British Vision (MSK Gent)

Organized by the Ghent Museum of Fine Arts (MSK Gent, Belgium), "British Vision. Observation and imagination in British Art, 1750 - 1950" encompasses a display of some two hundred years of British art. The exhibition brings to light its distinctive and...

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9 janvier 2008

Atonement / Reviens-moi

"Atonement" is a highly-acclaimed novel by British writer Ian McEwan, regarded as one of the most celebrated and honoured books of recent years. Its author has won numerous awards in Eurpoe and United States. "Atonement" contains several references to...

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6 janvier 2008

The Art of Italy (The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace)

The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation. This exhibition, "The Art of...

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1 janvier 2008

Happy New Year !

I wish to say a huge "thank you" to all my readers for their constant support and kindness. Since the beginning of April 2007, when this blog was launched, the number of visitors has increased and I have received a lot of encouraging messages. Thanks...

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1 janvier 2008

Table of contents / table des matières (2008)

Actu de l'auteur / News from the author : Happy New Year Illustration Friday Expositions / Exhibitions 2008 7ème Exposition "Printemps à Quiévrechain" / 7th Exhibition "Spring in Quiévrechain" (FRANCE) Vernissage / Opening Night, Quiévrechain (FRANCE)...

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