From "The Childrens Holiday" by Holman Hunt

From "The Childrens Holiday" by Holman Hunt
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I decided to copy this portion of the Childrens Holiday to try and understand and appreciate the problems Holman Hunt encountered. Incidentally he was fed up with the piece by the time he finished. It is housed in Tor Abbey in Torquay and has recently been cleaned. The colours are breath taking. Well worth a visit.

You have done this so well Paul, wonderful detail.

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06/06/2017
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Oil on board 24" x 18"

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Paul Hatton

I am self taught and took painting up after retirement. I have always admired the greats, Michelangelo etc., but particularly the pre-Raphaelites. I prefer to paint in a detailed way, especially in watercolour.I have taken to pastels and enjoy portrait painting and the challenge of capturing a…

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