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| Looking at the Turners 11" x 17", pencil and coloured pencils in large Moleskine Sketchbook copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
Turner was born near Covent Garden in London and entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1789. His earliest works form part of the 18th-century topographical tradition. He was soon inspired by 17th-century Dutch artists such as Willem van der Velde, and by the Italianate landscapes of Claude and Richard Wilson.The bulk of his work - which was bequeathed to the nation on his death - is looked after by Tate Britain. However a few of the most famous paintings hang in the National Gallery - and this room forms part of my high speed tour of the National Gallery for visitors to London.
He exhibited watercolours at the Royal Academy from 1790, and oils from 1796. In 1840 he met the critic John Ruskin, who became the great champion of his work.
Turner became interested in contemporary technology, as can be seen from 'The Fighting Temeraire' and 'Rain, Steam and Speed'. At the time his free, expressive treatment of these subjects was criticised, but it is now widely appreciated.
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| Giant Red Nosed Reindeer outside Covent Garden Market 8" x 10", pen and ink and coloured pencils in Moleskine Sketchbook copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
Lundenwic in the early eighth century was described by the Venerable Bede as "a trading centre for many nations who visit it by land and sea".
"I swear I heard angels singing when my sketchbooks were found"
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| From Debbie's post Nature is a moody Muse |
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| Borromini inspects Liz's watercolour sketch of Kew Palace photo by Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Kew Palace 11 x 17", pen and sepia ink and coloured pencils in Large Moleskine Sketchbook copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Liz sketches lunch - note the neat brush wiper! |
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| Leadenhall Market Christmas Tree - hanging the lights 14.11.10. pen and ink and coloured pencils in Large Moleskine Sketchbook, 11" x 11" copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Watching people: Sunday Times Watercolour Exhibition, Mall Galleries pen and sepia ink and coloured pencils in Molsekine Sketchbook, 8" ax 10" copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Wet evening at Burlington House sketched from the leather sofas of the Friends Room, Royal Academy of Arts Brushes iPad app and iPad copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| The Royal Academy - Courtyard of Burlington House - in the rain 11" x 17", pen and ink and coloured pencils in large Moleskine Sketchbook copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
Places to sketch in and around Burlington HouseSince 1874, Burlington House has been home to:Together, the societies contribute to the cultural, historic, natural and scientific cultural environments.
- Society of Antiquaries
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Linnean Society
- Geological Society
- Royal Astronomical Society
- Royal Society of Chemistry (formerly The Chemical Society)
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| The Cosmic Conversation The Portrait Gallery cafe #3 pen and sepia ink in Royal Academy sketchbook, 20cm x 20cm copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Royal Academy Sketchbook Image: Camber Sands by Fred Cuming RA |
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| St Paul's Cathedral and the City of London from Level 7, Tate Modern pen and sepia ink and coloured pencils, 11 x 17" copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Richmond Bridge penc and ink and coloured pencils in small Moleskine sketchbook, 8" x 10" copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Tate People - Get a room! pen and ink and coloured pencils in Moleskine sketchbook |
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| Victoria Tower, Palace of Westminster - from College Garden pen and ink and coloured pencils, 11.5" x 8" copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| My sketch in Moleskine Sketchbook, basic sketching kit and cup of tea at the Mall Galleries |
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| Watercolour Ladies at Watercolour Academy pen and ink and coloured pencils copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
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| Syon Vista from the Palm House, Kew Gardens 11.5" x 17", pen ans sepia ink and coloured pencilsin large Moleskine sketchbook copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
Syon Vista is a major feature in the Nesfield/Burton landscape. This part of the Gardens was originally part of Richmond Gardens, but its character is dominated by the 1845 and later design of Nesfield and the Hookers.I never knew before today that the Vistas which raidiate out from the Palm House are the work of one man - Willian Nesfield
The view along the Vista to Syon House across the Thames make this possibly one of the the most visited areas at Kew.
Kew Gardens - History and Heritage
William Andrews Nesfield (1793-1881)I've added a "location" to this post but I'm not quite sure how this works in Bloggger - just off to find out.
Nesfield was at first a soldier who later turned to drawing water colours. However, he found his real vocation in landscape design, gaining his first commission in 1836. This was the start of a long flourishing career, working on over 260 estates belonging to the most wealthy and influential people of the day. In 1844, he was asked to re-design the arboretum at Kew. His extensive plans included a number of vistas stemming from the Palm House, a parterre, the remodelling of the formal structure landscape around the Palm House as well as the Palm House Pond. One vista pointed south, called the Pagoda Vista, another facing west towards the Thames was called the Syon Vista. Although eroded in detail by time, Nesfield’s formal structured landscapes surrounding the Palm House, as well as his arboretum design and vistas, have largely kept their structure today.
Tim Hayward (The Guardian's food blogger on Word of Mouth) spent the morning with Fergus at St. John recently preparing, cooking, and eating a pigs' head.See also The Guardian - Word of Mouth Blog live web chat with Fergus Henderson
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| Brunch - St Johns, Spitalfields 11.5" x 17", pen and sepia ink and coloured pencils in Large Moleskine Sketchbook copyright Katherine Tyrrell |
It was founded, with the Priory of St Bartholomew, in 1123 by Rahere, formerly a courtier of Henry I.
Refounded by Henry VIII, who signed an agreement granting the hospital to the City of London. The Priory was closed as part of Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries in 1539, and although the Hospital was allowed to continue, its future was very uncertain as it had no income with which to carry out its functions. The citizens of London, concerned about the disappearance of provision for the sick poor, and alarmed at the possibility of plague breaking out, petitioned the king for the grant of four hospitals in the City including St Bartholomew’s. Henry finally relented; near the end of his life he issued two documents, one a signed Agreement dated December 1546 granting the Hospital to the City of London, and the other Letters Patent of January 1547 endowing it with properties and income. Along with Bethlem, Bridewell and St Thomas’, St Bartholomew’s became one of four Royal Hospitals administered by the City.
Follow the links (above) to explore Northern Italy through the eyes of the celebrated Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) during his sketching tour of the Continent in 1891. Compare his superb sketches with present-day photographs from the same locations, and retrace his steps with our interactive 19th century Baedeker maps
Academy restaurantI've uploaded some photos of the murals to Flickr and you can see a slideshow of the Academy Restaurant Murals here.
Designed by Norman Shaw in 1885 and recently renovated by London-based architects MUMA. The Academy Restaurant is an ideal setting for art lovers to relax and enjoy a delicious buffet menu amid celebrated murals by Fred Appleyard, Harold Speed, Gilbert Spencer and Leonard Rosoman. The Murals have been illuminated for the first time, fulfilling the original intentions of the artists.
Royal Academy of Arts - Restaurant and Café
