Category Archives: Art

Art Crushes Remembered

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Whilst I come down from the adrenalin of exams and am drooling at the thought of a recent gallery visit, I thought I’d update and point out some previous artists and works of art that I’ve mentioned here before. I … Continue reading →

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Art Crush – William Dobson, and the tale of Prince Rupert

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I’ve got lots of art crushes – something that I want to explore further here when I have time.  Suffice to say, however that I absolutely love portraits.  If fact, I think I’d like to specialise in them one day. … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Art, Exhibitions | 3 Comments

Books I’ve Been Lusting After Lately

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Some brand new, some fairly new ones here: English Country Houses Interiors by Jeremy Musson I love any books by Musson.       Bergere, Poke and Cottage: Understanding Early Nineteenth Century Headwear by Serena Dyer I am really in … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Costume, History | 4 Comments

In Which Alexander Presents Himself

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I am excited to say that – sadly not due to my recent post about some original Raeburns I’m trying to track down – but due to some lovely visitors I spoke to last week, I can finally say I … Continue reading →

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The Cowdray Park Sale

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

This sale is certainly interesting to me for a number of reasons historically and art-wise, but not least because the contents of Dunecht House are included in the sale. Cowdray Park, when I last heard is also up for sale, … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen This Man?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

(Or Woman).  As many of you know a hobby of sorts of mine is tracking down lost and missing paintings.  Hey, this art historian in training does not have an off button… In particular at the moment I am looking … Continue reading →

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The (More Than) Six Month Book Haul

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Two things I love – hunting for interesting things in junk/collectible/antique shops and finding history/art books.  So, in over six months, I have hunted down the following lovelies that I have been looking for for a while: Mark Girouard, Life … Continue reading →

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Virtual Tours

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

The National Trust for Scotland I discovered recently has been putting online some virtual tours of their properties.  The particular reason I noticed is that they did one for the view from the top of the tower at the castle. … Continue reading →

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Help Save Hartlebury Castle

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Can you help Hartlebury? I’ve been meaning to talk about Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire for a while.  Not heard of Hartlebury before?  Well, if you’re a fan of historic buildings that you should find out more about it now! The Hartlebury … Continue reading →

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Hello Breathing Space

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Well, for a short while at least.  It is now the holidays at Uni, and though I have essays to write it’s nice to have a short break to do something relaxing. I’ve also been taking a few days leave … Continue reading →

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