• Mike Blood
  • Mike Blood
  • The Art of Aubrey Vincent Beardsley

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    The name Aubrey Vincent Beardsley is a name not well known. Suffice it to say, his art is not for everyone, but despite his early death (at age 25) he had a certain appeal among the late 19th century art nouveau enthusiasts.

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    The Art of Aubrey Vincent Beardsley

  • Postcards on the High Seas

    Postcards on the High Seas

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    Mail-at-Sea has always been a fascinating topic. Today, so much of what happens at the post office seems so routine, but a century ago it took an International Postal Union to sort out the differences between countries, passenger services, and even job descriptions. Bon voyage!

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  • The Flower Paintings of Odilon Redon

    The Flower Paintings of Odilon Redon

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    It is likely that postcards showing flower paintings are not among the most popular ones collected. Many such cards are modern, but this Postcard History lesson about a Frenchman, with a passion for blossoms, may change your mind.

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  • S.S. Catalina’s Long Life and History

    S.S. Catalina’s Long Life and History

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    There should be a special word in every language for the “biography” of a ship. Perhaps we could create one. The word – ship – comes from the Old English word ”scip.” In Old High German there was the word “skif.” Perhaps we could call this article a “skifography.”

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Past Article

Timothy Van Staden
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G. H. Grant was a symphony of contradiction. He was born in California but lived in New York. He was an American educated in Europe. His schooling included the art of oil painting, but he preferred watercolor. He painted ships but served in the army. He was well known, but few today know his name.

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