Tag Archives: Lewis Carroll

The Lesson by Sant is Sure to Enchant

Posted on March 4, 2021 by maryannadair

[James Sant (1820-1916) The Lesson oil on canvas 89 cm Royal Academy] British portrait painter and Royal Academy member James Sant (1820–1916) was born in Croydon, Surrey. His main tutors were John Varley and Augustus Wall Callcott. Sant was elected … Continue reading →

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Timely advice from a Caterpillar?

Posted on March 13, 2015 by maryannadair

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll  is celebrating its 150th anniversary of publication. The depictions shown here are from an edition which was illustrated by  A.H. Watson, aka Alice Helena Watson who was born … Continue reading →

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A Pearce de résistance

Posted on July 4, 2014 by maryannadair

“Red Queen to Gryphon Three” was the name of the prog rock band Gryphon’s 1973 concept album. The cover was by Dan Pearce; but little is known about him. The album was released under the Transatlantic label, and was recorded … Continue reading →

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