Old Paint: Arthur Rackham, Solomon Crow and the Mice

Monday, 10 August 2009

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Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)

Michael Lukyniuk said...: Thanks, Mariana for posting these paintings by Rackham - my all-time favourite illustrator. He used his pen with great precision when drawing, and his watercolour brush with fantastic judgement creating a sort of monotone painting.; 10 August 2009 at 02:47
M said...: Hi Michael. I think his work, like Harry Clarke's, probably doesn't translate very well to the internet. And yet one can still see how awesome it is. I'd love to see his work in person some day.; 10 August 2009 at 02:52
Michael Lukyniuk said...: Yes, it would certainly be a joy to see the originals of his works. I've always wondered about the size of his paintings, the effect of lifting watercolour paints from his paper, the intensity of his inks, how the original compares with the prints, etc. I haven't heard of any expositions but who knows ... maybe once Tim Burton's Alice is released there may be some pressure in having some of his works exhibited.; 17 August 2009 at 02:28
M said...: maybe once Tim Burton's Alice is released there may be some pressure in having some of his works exhibited.

That's a lovely idea! :) We can only hope.; 17 August 2009 at 03:01

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