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Freeman has painted a large number of portraits in oil around the various collages of Cambridge, the dining room at Emanuel College contains no less than 11 of his portrait paintings all copies of earlier works from the King's collections, such as Windsor and Hampton Court. University Colleges displayed portraits of the wealthy patrons of their individual Colleges, however these rare and antique pictures were already within various collections and consequently the copyist Freeman was engaged to carry out the task of reproducing the originals. This would have entailed travelling great distances at the time when travel was fraught with danger. Freeman's work is exemplary as a copyist and Titian's portrait here holding a rectangular pallet is typical of a calling card, the portrait being well known of among scholars in the 18th Century, another of these drawings is sitting in a National Gallery collection a photo of which is enclosed along with the photo of the original self portrait painting, which is holding an oval pallet, and one other drawing of an Infrared image which was sent to the Chairman of the Historical Paper Society who confirmed the date by way of the lines in the paper and the chains. The conclusion is that Freeman displayed his talent to the proposed patron and deliberately changed the shape of the pallet so as noy to be accused of using a prepared drawing, and if drawn in the presence of the patron there is no better way to display his ability. This work is unsigned but is known to be by Freeman through scholarly study and a lifetime of experience in art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph (Arnold) Freeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57208708497753,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/9957\/1801\/files\/1_24b56572-10a9-4119-b99b-4fb411bdebf3.png?v=1771338150"},{"product_id":"cranberries-in-a-basin","title":"Cranberries in a Basin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSue Read (b. 1941) is an English watercolourist known for her contemplative, small-scale still-life paintings. A member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI), her delicate work features everyday objects like porcelain, eggs, and glass. Early life and education Born: Susan Melia was born in 1941 in Slough, Buckinghamshire. Education: She attended Aylesbury Grammar School before studying art at: High Wycombe School of Art (1959–1963) The Royal West of England Academy (1963–1964) Family: In 1965, she married Robert J. Read and later adopted his surname for her professional work. The couple had three sons. Artistic career and style Professional since 1980: Read has been a professional painter since 1980, primarily focusing on still-life works. Still-life subjects: Her preferred subjects include: Porcelain bowls and lustreware jugs Eggs, shells, and small fruits Glass and flowers Watercolour technique: She works in transparent watercolours, building up layers of color and tone. Her paintings are typically small and created in natural light. Capturing light: Her technique is focused on representing the light-reflecting qualities of translucent and lustrous objects. Artistic aim: Read has stated that her work is intended to convey \"calm and quiet\". Exhibitions and memberships Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours: Read was elected as a member in 1985 and is a regular exhibitor. Notable exhibitions: Her work has been shown at a number of prestigious venues, including: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Royal Watercolour Society New English Art Club Mall Galleries, London Awards: She has received the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery Award and the Evening Standard Award. Publications: She has contributed to art magazines and has had her work published in instructional books on watercolour painting. 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He was a member of the London Group and the Seven and Five Society where he met and became friends of Ben and Winifred Nicholson, he stayed with them in 1928 in their North country cottage where it is thought this portrait was drawn. The writer Sebastien Faulks wrote a book called 'The Fatal Englishman' which describes the possibility of the place, date and time of this picture, when Wood and Nicholson went out for a day of painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attributed to: Christopher Wood (1901 - 1930, British)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57272395202905,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/9957\/1801\/files\/1_388b11c8-17ec-4106-aa3d-cf14d1de8d49.png?v=1771428854"},{"product_id":"lord-david-cecil","title":"Lord David Cecil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbert Daniel Rutherston 1881-1953, was an English artist who painted, portraits, landscapes, illustrated books and designed stage sets. Two of his brothers were Sir William Rothenstein and Charles Rutherston, an artist and a collector of art. He knew a great many academics and notable people and Lord David Cecil was one, this portrait of Cecil was carried out in 1945, he was a prominent author, historian and scholar, he attended Oxford where he probably met Rutherston and as a result this portrait was produced. The picture is mounted in a imitation tortoiseshell frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albert Rutherston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57599063392601,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/9957\/1801\/files\/1_508c0666-66e9-48ec-8387-c02e73726f9e.png?v=1787249535"},{"product_id":"professor-nevill-coghill","title":"Professor Nevill Coghill","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbert Rutherston 1881-1953, was an English artist, who painted portraits, landscapes, illustrated books and designed stage sets. Two of his brothers were Sir William Rothenstein and Charles Rutherston, William was also an accomplished artist and principal of the Royal College of Art, Charles was a collector of art. This pencil portrait of Professor Nevill Coghill was drawn in 1945 probably at Oxford where he held a position of Fellow, he also was an associate of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Coghill co-wrote a Broadway and West End musical success Canterbury Tales receiving 4 Tony nominations. 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Walcot was born at Lustdorf, near Odessa (now Ukraine), to a mixed Scottish-Russian family. He grew up travelling throughout Western Europe and South Africa before returning to Russia at age 17. He studied architecture under Leon Benois at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg and completed further training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Before establishing himself in the UK, Walcot spent several years practicing as an architect in Moscow. He became a notable practitioner of the Russian Art Nouveau style (Style Moderne), famously designing the historic Hotel Metropol (completed in 1905). In 1906, Walcot emigrated to England and settled in London. While he rarely returned to actual construction—designing only one London building at 61 St James's Street—he became the most sought-after architectural illustrator of his era. Master architects like Sir Edwin Lutyens, Herbert Baker, and Aston Webb routinely commissioned Walcot to create evocative presentation drawings of their designs. He was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists in 1913, the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1920, and was made a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 1922. Walcot developed a highly innovative printmaking technique influenced heavily by his mentor and close friend, Frank Brangwyn. Defying traditional British etching customs, Walcot preferred oversized zinc plates over copper and occasionally applied nitric acid directly to the plate to produce dramatic, textured tones. His printmaking fell into two main categories:Classical Antiquity: He was famous for imagined, archeologically informed reconstructions of ancient Rome, Greece, Babylon, and Egypt. He captured the sweeping energy of global hubs, publishing a famous folio titled Architectural Watercolours and Etchings of William Walcot in 1919. London was Walcot’s greatest muse, and his works serve as a vital visual record of the city's changing face leading up to World War II. His London plates are defined by soaring monumental buildings contrasted against blurry, ghostly crowds and early motor cars. Famous examples include: The Strand and Trafalgar Square: Portraying the buzzing movement and architectural layers of the West End. Ludgate Hill (1921): A masterpiece of drypoint and aquatint depicting a bustling street scene with the massive dome of St Paul's Cathedral faintly materialising in the background. Westminster Bridge \u0026amp; Parliament: Highlighting the dramatic gothic silhouettes of the political heart of the empire. The Reconstruction of Piccadilly: Documenting the real-time urban transitions of the 1920s. The modern print market crash following the 1929 Wall Street financial collapse severely damaged Walcot's primary source of income. Though he maintained some business through private patrons, the outbreak of World War II completely devastated his remaining architectural practice. Suffering from poor health and deep depression, Walcot tragically died by suicide after falling from a nursing home window in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, on 21 May 1943. Today, his works are heavily collected, and his legacy is honored by institutions globally, with his original painting palette preserved at RIBA in London. This group of eight pencil signed etchings contain a variety of views, including, Trafalgar Square, London, Piccadilly Circus, London, Fleet Street, London, etc. also include Florence and Rome. 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Dobson began as a painter but increasingly turned to sculpture and built a reputation for outstanding sculpture in the realist style and firstly through direct carving and moving onto modelling which lead to bronze production but in small numbers. This portrait is from the earlier part of his career and represents his early realistic style and still under the influence of the Victorians, he later moved onto cubist mannerisms and included partial colors into his drawings. This picture is signed. I have included a short biography of Frank Dobson for your interest. Frank Dobson (1886–1963) was a pivotal figure in the development of British Modernism and one of the most significant sculptors of the interwar period. While his reputation was later eclipsed by younger contemporaries like Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, Dobson was instrumental in introducing avant-garde aesthetics to British sculpture. Born in London, Dobson began his artistic journey as an apprentice to the sculptor Sir William Reynolds-Stephens. He initially focused on painting, studying at the Leyton Technical Institute and later the City and Guilds of London Art School. His early exposure to the works of Post-Impressionists and the influence of Roger Fry’s Omega Workshops shifted his focus toward simplified, rhythmic forms. Following service in the First World War, Dobson transitioned fully to sculpture. He became a founding member of Group X in 1920, an experimental collective led by Wyndham Lewis. During this era, Dobson emerged as the primary British practitioner of \"Direct Carving,\" a method that rejected the traditional academic process of clay modelling for bronze casting in favour of working directly into stone or wood. Dobson’s work is characterised by a harmonious blend of classical tradition and modern abstraction. 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He studied at City and Guilds of London Art School. He worked under the sculptor Sir William Reynolds-Stephens. Dobson, as his father, was originally a painter and shifted to sculpture after seeing works of Post-Impressionism. Dobson was a Member of the London Group and Group X. He further promoted direct carving (working straight into stone or wood). He focused on the female nude, simplified into rhythmic, monumental shapes. Within the Tate Gallery a prominent work by Dobson is called Cornucopia (1925–27) and is considered a masterpiece of British modernism. Dobson was the elder statesman who paved the way for Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. In the 1920s, Dobson was the top-tier British sculptor and draughtsman . Dobson helped found the Seven and Five Society, which Moore later joined. By the 1930s, Moore’s radical abstraction began to overshadow Dobson's more classical modernism. Despite becoming rivals for commissions, Moore acknowledged Dobson for \"breaking the ice\" for modern sculpture in Britain. Dobson both served as Official War Artist during WWII; Dobson focused on the Home Front and dockyards. Dobson taught as the Head of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art (1946–1953), this position he obtained with the help of Henry Moore. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1953. Dobson died in London in 1963. Though his fame dipped mid-century, he is now celebrated as the critical link between traditional craft and 20th-century abstraction. 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