Anthropomorphic

The parents of a god daughter came round for a drink a few evenings ago bearing gifts and with three dogs; Bertie was thrilled.

A Late Entry

Adoring Angels is making a strong run along the rails in the Christmas Card Chase with Benozzo Gozzoli on board. He has form: 1421 – 1497.

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Snowscapes

Robert, Bertie and I received a Christmas card from a friend (and his dog, Akiko) that so far is runner-up in the hotly contested Best Christmas Card Competition – renamed Covid at Christmas Cock-Up this year.

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The Portrait

Inspired by Philip Mould (Art in Isolation) I thought you might be interested in this picture.

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Ruff Trade

  The Wallace Collection has a small but magnificent exhibition – Hals: The Male Portrait;

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Reunion

Fred Uhlman (1901 – 1985) was primarily an artist. I don’t know if the picture is a self-portrait. I don’t think it’s his style.

American Art

Three years ago Christo’s mastaba floated majestically, magically, colourfully and enchantingly on the Serpentine.

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Another Diana

Estcourt J Clack sounds like a character from PG Wodehouse; a dyspeptic American millionaire perhaps.