Born in 1762: English painter (1762-1822)

Portrait of Marianna Augusta Cockburn, 1808

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Born in 1762: English painter (1762-1822)

Portrait of Emily and George Mason, 1794-5

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"Thank goodness I was never sent to it would have rubbed off some of the originality."

Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) in London

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Lia Melia Exhibition.
Now on at the gallery featuring a stunning collection of new works on aluminium

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This scorching Andrew Allanson sold yesterday n'all. Talk about colour! Still more iconic Allanson's here tho:
https://t.co/OeBaRVdywj

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Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May (1909) by John William Waterhouse (English, 1849-1917). Inspired by a poem by Robert Herrick: 'Gather ye rosebuds while ye may - Old Time is still a-flying - And this same flower that smiles today - Tomorrow will be dying.'

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A quick morning sketch of legendary curator of Richard Jeffries in celebration of the galleries 10 year anniversary of its grand reopening following restoration.

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Yet another fab Andrew Allanson sold this week. Blimey, that fella’s being strapped to his easel! More beauties here tho:
https://t.co/WSXrv7Y4oP

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“Naturally, I have always looked at the art of the past. I maintain a constant dialogue with artists such as Picasso, Velázquez, Miguel Ángel, Leonardo, Tiziano, Tintoretto, Rubens,… © Jenny Saville

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Through that cycle, which is essentially a cycle of nature, you access a higher truth or a more interesting area of ​​your work. I've only done it by looking at ancient art. ”© Jenny Saville

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“I am much more interested in what the life force has of creative craving, or how to make something, destroy it and resurrect it… © Jenny Saville

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un travail incroyablement dur - il faut beaucoup de temps à maîtriser, quel qu'il soit - en plus d'être assez courageux pour prendre un risque ”©Jenny Saville

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« Je dirais qu'être artiste, c'est pouvoir être libre. C'est fondamental. Je crois fermement à l'imagination et à l'inventivité. C'est une combinaison de facteurs dont l'humilité,… ©Jenny Saville

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