In the Basement
On our recent visit to the Young Artists’ Summer Show we had to enter through the basement of the Royal Academy of Arts. We passed by an array of statuary … Continue reading In the Basement
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Sculptor at work [in his Studio]
Sir John Steell, RSA (1804–1891) was a Scottish sculptor. He modelled many of the leading figures of Scottish history and culture, and is best known for a number of sculptures … Continue reading Sculptor at work [in his Studio]
Six life-sized statues unearthed
I came across this intriguing photograph in the Trove archive: It is annotated “Statues discovered by workmen in a disused cellar at site for new Scottish Widows’ Fund and Life … Continue reading Six life-sized statues unearthed
Edinburgh vignettes
I came across these delightful vignettes by W Douglas MacLeod in The Sphere, 9 August 1952:
Sculptor looks at herself
When I came across this photograph in The Sketch, 14 September 1938, I felt compelled to learn more about the artist: Jessica Stonor. Sadly, she had a short life. What … Continue reading Sculptor looks at herself
Little girl from the Big House
This film is for the Tennant family, The Glen: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Blow, Bugle, Blow by Alfred, Lord … Continue reading Little girl from the Big House
9 Randolph Place
Last week we were in Edinburgh to meet with some of Sian’s old school friends. The venue was Le De-Vin Wine bar, 9 Randolph Place. The architecture of this building … Continue reading 9 Randolph Place
