Roger,

This may sound like blasphemy, but I would gladly miss most of the galleries in Europe for the chance to view a few of the English masters' works. For example...

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti - La Ghirlandata

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Thomas Gainsborough - Mr and Mrs William Hallett ('The Morning Walk')

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John Constable - The Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds

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I know this is not too homogeneus a sample of what I mean, but you sure get the idea.

Best Wishes,

Miguel

Luis,

Of course your taste is very good.

I am so lucky.

If you have the time check out the other thread here.

G F Watts, Artist and Sculptor

Roger

Sorry Kathleen,

The orange is certainly striking.

I didn't mean to ignore you. I'm trying to find out what is reflected in the globe. I have a friend who is a curator of a major London gallery. She's on maternity leave but said she'll try hard to find out.

Roger

Thought I'd share this information as the theme fits the forum

Pre-Raphaelite Christmas Stamps Released by Royal Mail

The Royal Mail has released a lovely set of Pre-Raphaelite stamps in time for the holiday season. The collection was chosen by designer Andrew Ross, who examined stained glass from churches throughout England in order to compile the artwork for the set of stamps. The final designs were taken from churches in Cumbria, Norfolk, Somerset, East Sussex and Wiltshire.The angel with the mandolin (middle) was designed by William Morris, while the Wise Man stamp (bottom middle) is from some stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones. The art for the 1st, 56p and £1.35 stamps are from stained glass created by Henry Holiday, who worked with Edward Burne-Jones in his studios.

"We are extremely privileged to have access to such a rich history of beautiful stained glass designs in churches and other buildings around the UK," said Julietta Edgar, Head of Special Stamps, Royal Mail.

"These precious images of the nativity have a timeless appeal and are a wonderful way of telling the story of Christmas here and around the world."

Roger

I have just discovered another two works by

Marie Stillman

Lady in Italian landscape

St.George