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Whistler’s near-abstract Nocturne in Black & Gold: The Falling Rocket (1875) ~ critic John Ruskin likened it to a coxcomb “flinging a pot of paint in the public’s face”. Ensuing libel action led to Ruskin’s mental collapse & derisory damages of a farthing to a bankrupted Whistler

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2018-08-08

Our is open throughout the summer. Discover this remarkable family through and This magnificent bust is on loan from . Letters by Beatrix Potter, Arthur Ransome and E M Forster ... Open to the public and free

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2018-07-05

osserva le montagne e confronta i suoi disegni con quelli di
Provate ad indovinare, quale di questi acquerelli sul Gottardo è di e quale è di Ruskin?
La mostra è aperta fino al 10 giugno.

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2018-06-06

A depiction of Lizzie Siddal in the Entrance Hall. A renowned painter, patronised by John Ruskin; Siddal is thought to be responsible for another painting in the house depicting the figures of genesis.

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2018-05-31

'A multitude of pillars & white domes, clustered into a long low pyramid of coloured light; a treasure heap, it seems partly of gold & partly of opal & mother of pearl'. on St Mark's, from 'The Stones of Venice' (St Mark's after Rain, 1846 )

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2018-05-18

Coinciding with a revamp of our menu, we will be serving food until 8pm this Friday to celebrate the launch of the third and final instalment of the Ruskin comics, ‘How to Work'!!!

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2018-04-12

Day trip to to see some favourite Pre-Raphaelites - and admire Ruskin's eye and hand. (Ruskin, 'Kingfisher' & Charles Allston Collins, 'Convent Thoughts ',1851)

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2018-04-11

Cosa sarebbe il mito di Venezia senza John Ruskin? Domani alle 15 al il convegno “John Ruskin e Venezia”
https://t.co/Ywu7b2Byb2

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2018-03-21

Illustration by Yulei Zhang
I use colour pencil, pastel and photoshop create this illustration.
My favourite bookshop is Taobao, an online shop in China.



https://t.co/FP8TqmFUPr

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2018-02-11

Happy Birthday John Ruskin - there is no wealth but life.

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2018-02-09

'Coast Scene near Dunbar' (1847),
John Ruskin. 1819
Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

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2018-02-08

He who has truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue.

John Ruskin,

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2018-02-05

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Kate Read - Illustrator
I use mainly collage, my favourite part is painting the papers, mono printing and creating texture and a pallette of colours

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2018-01-31

Machteld Williams- Illustrator

My favourite illustrator is Quentin Blake. His energy and movement in his work are amazing. Also his sense of humour which is so well depicted.

https://t.co/4OYYQtivAl

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2018-01-30


Lately I've been using watercolour, coloured pencil and layering elements in photoshop.

I'm really excited to be exhibiting at from 13-17 February.

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2018-01-30

"If Sigil is the City of Doors, then it's also got to be the city of keys--it just follows." - Alluvius Ruskin

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2018-01-29

Cat and Flowers at the Table - Ruskin Spear British, 1911-199
Oil on board https://t.co/Je3Cue55Of

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2018-01-29

has been named the by . One of the oldest colours used by man, many painters began to use variations of violet in the 18th & 19th centuries to capture the subtle effects of light, as John has here. Study of Dawn, watercolour, 1868.

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2018-01-25

Anouk van der Putten

My favourite illustrator is Fiep Westendorp! My favourite bookshop is "Gianotten Mutsaers" in my hometown Tilburg in the Netherlands.

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2018-01-22