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Talent, tech and visual art
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Interpreting the Ayurvedic Man
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In the tracks of Derek Jarman’s tears
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Aphasia and drawing elephants
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A Chinese lady standing and looking from an open window towards trees in a misty landscape; forgeound, fruit-trees in blossom. Gouache.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 727419iPart of: Chinese picturesque scenes with women passing the time indoors. Gouache paintings.- Pictures
Four studies for paintings of figures in a mountainous landscape; with studies of pointed shapes. Drawing by R. Hampshire, 1960.
Hampshire, Ronald, active approximately 1960-1961.Date: 6.12.60 [6 December 1960]Reference: 2975185iPart of: Adamson Collection- Pictures
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Venus and Adonis. Engraving by P.M. Vitali after A. von Maron, 1783.
Maron, Anton von, 1733-1808.Date: 1783Reference: 662824iPart of: Wall paintings from the Villa Negroni (Montalto), Rome- Books
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Introductory lessons, with familiar examples in landscape, for the use of those who are desirous of gaining some knowledge of the pleasing art of painting in water colours; to which are added some clear and simple rules, Exemplified BY Suitable Sketches And More Finished Paintings. AS This Work IS Chiefly Intended For The Mere Beginner, The Rules Are Both Familiar And Progressive. To which are added, instructions for executing transparencies, In A Style Both Novel And Easy. By James Roberts, Portrait Painter To His Royal Highness The Duke Of Clarence.
Roberts, James, 1753-approximately 1809.Date: 1800- Books
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New description of Blenheim, the seat of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough. Containing a full and accurate account of the Paintings, Tapestry, and Furniture; a picturesque tour of the Gardens and Park; And a general Description of the China Gallery, &c. With a preliminary essay on landscape gardening.
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837.Date: 1797