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We're sneaking a Twixmas in the mix to keep you going! This week shouts 'Snow day!' What would your character do with an unexpected day off in a winter wonderland?

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2019-12-27

To brighten your morning, here's another stunning daguerreotype from our collections ✨ This one is of Venice, St. Mark’s, South Façade from the Piazzetta. It was taken by John Ruskin in 1850.

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2019-09-20

This week’s is dedicated to fondness for dogs! 🐶 His passion for pooches began as a boy and lasted throughout his life. Wisie was one of Ruskin’s favourite dogs ❤️

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2019-07-06

Today's is 'Study of a piece of Brick' by Ruskin advocated regularly drawing natural forms as a means of understanding the character of nature. The weathered & mossy surface of the brick provided a lesson in observation to Ruskin’s students.

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2019-02-16