I can certainly understand why the Jones still life captured your attention and imagination. Deceptive in it's simplicity and so very timeless. I think that is what appeals to me. I was really hard pressed to think of when it might ave been painted. Thank you again for bringing us viewers into your lovely home and sharing with us.
I could never have imagined that this beautiful painting by Jones is from the 18th century, it looks so 'modern' and timeless. Very interesting episode once again, thank you so much Philip and Oliver.
Thank you once again to Philip and Oliver. Like so many others, I love this series. Do keep producing them, I know it must take a lot of time, but we appreciate it. From Melbourne, Australia
Wonderful series, so cheered me up in these difficult times and I keep going back to some of the programmes I have seen already and then I discover something I missed before. This is what art is all about I guess. I hope you can keep making programmes.
I needed this today, it’s been just an awful day, and you few minutes of art talk has helped take my mind to another place. I really loved that second painting with the cabbage in it. I’d like a little more information about that one please Philip.
Just a suggestion, if Philip doesn't teach us more about that painting. The info is the painting is by J.S. Cotán, the title is Still Life, painted around 1602. You could always Google this info and see if more info will come up. I do this quite often. Hope to help.
We are delighted that you've allowed art to transport your mind elsewhere, during these uncertain times. We will continue to bring you videos and do all we can to alleviate stress through the power of painting. ES
A few years ago, I was looking for an image to use for the cover of a commentary I was about to publish on food in the first five books of the Bible. It had to be timeless and somewhat mystical. When this Cotan painting came up on a Google search while I was looking at Zurbarans, I knew I'd struck gold. You might enjoy this wonderful take on it by video artist Ori Gersht: th-cam.com/video/ci2AA_5Yg7E/w-d-xo.html
Oh yes the sensuous peaches deliberately suggesting that which is to burst forth. Captured in the moment the eternal now. Absolutely breathtaking artistic ability to show so much in so little beautifully painted. Perhaps the bite in the nectarine rather than the apple. The delights have been sampled.
I only discovered your wonderful series yesterday, watched them end to end late into the evening and was very much looking forward to today’s instalment. It did not disappoint. The still-life of the peaches and nectarine had me mesmerised and the frame you chose couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you for giving us these wonderful glimpses of your home and lovingly assembled collection, each episode is a lovely interlude at this rather challenging time.*
Johann Kritzinger, Johannesburg, SA What a breath of fresh air , these presentations are. We have long been followers of your opinions and fantasy expeditions, these short films have however opened the door to your art collecting soul . It is with anticipation that we wait on a daily basis for your collection and wonderfully detailed sketches of your collected works. Please do continue these episodes and compliments to your use of your son as the man who assists you to make it possible.
Wonderful! I’m really enjoying these videos. I particularly love the exotic fruit still life painting. Even on screen I could ‘feel’ the fuzzy velveteen skin on the peaches, richly contrasting with the dark satin finish of the nectarine.
This was my favorite beginning to an episode! I’m absolutely obsessed with the dark background and table in the Jones painting (not to mention how that is carried through to the frame). I love how the darkness as well as the light and color, is reflected on the silvery plate. Great episode!
Thank you so much for these videos Philip & Oliver. I've been watching 2 or 3 a day with my morning cuppa and am now up to date (which sadly means I'm down to only 1 a day!) I absolutely love today's fruit painting and it's drama. I have to disagree with you over the nectarine though - I think it looks like a plum 🙂
Terrific video as always! Just an observation about that William Jones still life. This reveals the importance of frame selection for a work of art. You have cleverly chosen to place it in a contemporary frame thereby encouraging the viewer to admire the modern qualities of the painting. I'm sure you are aware that originally it would have been presented in a carved and gilt wooden frame, which would have given it the look that the artist had originally intended. Looking forward to your next video!
Jamie Rothberg That is an interesting observation . I am faced with a dilemma , I bought a recently painted picture of two white roses ,the artist framed it in a modern white frame almost like a square lavatory seat. I ask the gallery to remove it and now I need to reframe it. But , what to choose? The painting is influenced by Peploe .
I love these short vlogs and the story behind all the paintings its like a bed time story lol, the fish in the top left hand corner looks more like a cod and the eel must be alive to strike that pose, keep them coming.
I love the first picture, however I do think its on a silver rather than a pewter plate. I think its to display the wealth of the owner, the aspiration of attainment - peaches from their orangerie on the silver platter that they will enjoy. I love the bite mark out of the nectarine, and I imagine the children of the rich family, escaping the nanny and taking a bite out of it as they hide from their nanny and then put it back hoping to not be notices. At least, that's my story. Thank you for this series, even if I discovered it a year into the pandemic. Who would have thought that the world is still in this state. Thank you and stay safe and well, all of you.
Wonderful series. Thank you for your generous access to your home, your time and your knowledge. So many revelations! Not a great fan of still life, isolation challenged a group of friends (all amateur painters) to paint What’s in Your Fridge-moving on to the rest of the kitchen so more sketchy than art but keeps the paints wet.
Really enjoying these videos. I have found each one so relaxing and also very educational. Having an expert explain all the aspects of a painting makes viewing art a much more meaningful experience. Thank you so much 😊
The bite mark in the nectarine is also quite small- a child's bite by the looks of it, adding another layer of story to this piece. Well done, thanks for this video.
Another great episode. Thank you. 1779? I would never has guessed that. The black background gives the painting a more contemporary feel. I love still life. Thank you.
Dear Philip your narrative of the painting of the peaches reminds me of a yiddish proverb I recently came across. " A life is like a garden .Perfect moments can be had ,but not preserved ,except in memory." It appear to me that your art collection reflects this sentiment.
I like your eclectic tastes in your collection. I did like the last still of the fish. I mean what is good art anyway. It depends on the viewer. I always encourage collectors to buy something they like and can grow into. I like discovering something new in the works as the years go on. That to me is good art . Art that gets you to think. Thank you again for this
Oliver, you can get a good sense of sound levels by listening back to the finished piece through just the computer's speakers. With the headphones on, you can't get a clear sense of levels.
Au contraire, sir. I believe it’s the best piece of “art” in your lovely home. You might resist intellectualising quite so much and just respond and express your really good instincts. Love these videos! Thanks
It is hard to belive that the Jones painting is not of more modern times. I just love the peice of work. Such a simple painting has been given a life of it's own when presented by you. Can't wait until the next episode. They are the highlights of my day. Thank you Philip
Jone's painting seems to be saying, "pay attention to the beauty of the simple things in life". You are so right about the dark frame - instead of drawing your eyes into the painting - it makes the painting come out to the eyes! Still life, but very exciting.
So exquisite is that bite mark .....your eye is so on the money Philip....yes I agree about a window display ....I think it has a wonderful domesticity about it 🤩
Once past the shock of how modern William Jones’ 1779 still life appears to be, I noticed that I see the painting a bit differently from yourself...For example, the platter you referred to as “pewter”, to me has the rich reflectivity of silver. And to my eyes, the “nectarine” with a bite in it-a delicious detail-is a perfectly rendered plum! It’s a painting I’d love to see up close and in person, but am happy to view at all, so Thank you! Moving to the still life by Alexander Dalziel-whom you describe as “quite a primitive painter”, I’m curious as to why? Is it an academic label? The painting is far more beautifully and skillfully done than the two by Cedric Morris; in every way I can think of...Much like the Soufflé painting (by David Hill?), the Dalziel, to me, is a visual inventory of sorts. Both paintings are of food and vessels, and I wouldn’t ascribe a spiritual meaning to either. Both are also sumptuous visual feasts, and that is meaning enough! My favorite food painter, for desserts at least, is Wayne Thibeaud. And perhaps there is spirituality, after all, in mastering the creation of Art about feeding ourselves? First the eyes, then the soul!
Loving this series! Your descriptions and explanations help us to appreciate more fully your collection. Oliver’s filming and editing is great too! A question maybe for Thursday’s episode - What was the first painting you ever bought for yourself and do you still have it?
Thank you for your comment, Chris. Thank you for your comment, Chris. Philip will be discussing aspects of his collection in tomorrow's Q&A - we hope to see you there!
Gosh I was right off target with the date 😂.. It looks so modern to be painted way back then.. It truly is timeless then.. Another wonderful insight and I love hearing your tutorials about them.. ❤️❤️
@@philipmouldco4360 Seeing Oliver in the beginning in the garden makes me wonder if you'll do a segment solely on this? You've told us you're a plant man - would love to see your works!
I had read your book roughly a year ago after downloading it from Audible. I very much enjoyed the book you authored and had become aware of the book as a result of seeing for the first time the "Fake or Fortune" series presented by both Fiona and yourself. After having been lost in the narrative of the book it was a bit of a disappointment to see the last page come into view. On the other hand this series brought on by calamity has filled in where the book left off and is almost like it never ended. Sincerely, Mike and Buddy the Australian Shepard isolated in the Catskill mountains.
Hallo ... It's the 27th or 28th of April I think, more or less, thereabouts. It's week 8 of lock down here in Bologna. I'm only up to this point in your wonderful series ...catching up ...doing two a day ... so I'll be 'actualised' in a few days. Is it just me or, still life's from today apart, have we left old art behind after those glorious portraits in oil and wood of the first episodes? It's lovely to discover some joys of the XX century, but do you have any more offerings for those of use who love our Holbeins and Cimabues ? :_ )) Seriously, though, it is good to have someone else do the choosing and have them 'discover' things to you. Thank you, both. All that intense black on the 'peaches picture' today was magnetic. Like the black in Tudor portraits. I remember seeing John Dee's black mirror in an exhibition at The British Library, and being mesmerised for a very long time. Question: why doesn't black count as a colour? And if I'm right, and it doesn't, is it fact or opinion?
Again, you have made me think about what is ‘behind’ the painting...I.e. the rarity of the fruit at that time. I am also interested to hear how you choose which frame to put around the pictures. I rather like the more non-descript frame as it takes nothing away from the beauty of the art and it focuses ones eye more keenly on the subject matter, in my opinion. Another fascinating lesson, thank you.
Right. The Still Lifes are MEMENTO MORIes. Such a lot of them in the 17th century. You explained it very well, but it belongs to your profession. Love to listen.
The last painting...I see a harvester of seafood and self-reliance. Not only the confidence of fishing and foraging but also as an amateur painter as well.
Could the purple fruit with the bite out of it be a plum? Many nectarines are similar in size to peaches. But I'm sure that more modern fruit has been hybrid to grow larger.
Oliver, great job on filming and cutting the short videos together, but perhaps the sound mix could be better? the added music is way louder than voices :-)
It is so easy to forget that until fairly recently the peach was an exotic food, I believe that it was the poet Ted Hughes who wrote that he didn't taste a peach until the 1950's.
I'm really loving these programs. I miss Fake or Fortune. That bite in the nectarine: consider the pattern of the teeth and the proportionate size of the bite to the fruit. Do you think it more likely to be that of a child or even an animal than an adult human? If so, there is some levity there....and a background story the artist gives us to be imagined. I'm in Australia, and here a bite like that would likely be from a brushtail possum. I'm not familiar with the British fruit-tree raiders.
Re my last message... when I looked up lotsearch, it gave me an instant link to Aguttes auction Lot 43 of 7 March 2017, with lovely big picture of the painting.
Philip, the large fish that you can’t make out is unquestionably a haddock. Recognisable by its large eye and St Peter’s thumbprint. I.e. the dark mark under its dorsal fin is the thumbprint from where St Peter hoiked it out of the sea.
Good day Mr Mould! Thank you for this series you have put together for us, i look forward to it very much! I have a question for you. What advice can you give someone who wants to collect fine art but doesn't have an extremely deep pocket book? Would you possibly recommend a giclée's? If so, are you familiar with any markets that you could recommend? Thanks again sir!
Good afternoon, thank you for your kind words. Philip will be discussing aspects of this question in Thursday's Q&A - I do hope that we will see you then! ES
I only discovered your wonderful series yesterday, watched them end to end late into the evening and was very much looking forward to today’s instalment. It did not disappoint. The still-life of the peaches and nectarine had me mesmerised and the frame you chose couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you for giving us these wonderful glimpses of your home and lovingly assembled collection, each episode is a lovely interlude at this rather challenging time.
No Phillip. I think it looks like a plum. And you English folk sure like your plums. Lol. Plus my parents owned several produce markets (stands) in Arkansas as I was growing up
Not sure why, but I love paintings of fish. Check out also Fish Catch and Dawes Point by John William Lewin c 1813 in the collection of AGSA www.agsa.sa.gov.au/collection-publications/collection/works/fish-catch-and-dawes-point-sydney-harbour/23928/
I agree with comments here about the pagan frame of the first pic, doesn't look right may I say...a lovely lush gold frame of quality would help the austere minimal fruit wouldn't it? A remarkable painting for 1779 ish... Anyway second cabbage picture fabulous realism, as realism goes....and the fish picture well done, fun, a little lacking in colour, but as a gift perfectly fine. The cabbage was great though. There are some fabulous luxuriously may I say almost sexy peaches in the Wallace Collection still lifes....incredible detail. Cezanne did fruit beautifully too. When life is isolated, or funds are down, paint or draw fruit.
This was my thought exactly, its almost erotic in that sense. Also the little bite taken out of the nectarine or plum, could be a child's bite but more likely meant to be reminiscent of the dainty bite of a lady. Possibly also suggesting these pleasures are something to be savored rather than wantonly consumed.
@@jamesrobinson302 I've since seen the work of another artist who painted multiple still lifes of peaches.... 90% of which consistently showed their bifurcation. (Wasn't someone terribly well known. it at all.)
I can certainly understand why the Jones still life captured your attention and imagination. Deceptive in it's simplicity and so very timeless. I think that is what appeals to me. I was really hard pressed to think of when it might ave been painted. Thank you again for bringing us viewers into your lovely home and sharing with us.
I could never have imagined that this beautiful painting by Jones is from the 18th century, it looks so 'modern' and timeless. Very interesting episode once again, thank you so much Philip and Oliver.
Indeed!
Really enjoying your videos Phillip. You've made me appreciate still life which I haven't ever done before. Thank you...
Thank you for sharing. I hope you’ll continue these videos even after our isolation is over.
Thank you once again to Philip and Oliver. Like so many others, I love this series. Do keep producing them, I know it must take a lot of time, but we appreciate it. From Melbourne, Australia
We will do our best to keep filming!
I am AMAZED at how the platter seems to extend beyond the painting itself!!!!
The Jones still life is magical -- dignified, and modern looking. I love it!
Wonderful series, so cheered me up in these difficult times and I keep going back to some of the programmes I have seen already and then I discover something I missed before. This is what art is all about I guess. I hope you can keep making programmes.
I needed this today, it’s been just an awful day, and you few minutes of art talk has helped take my mind to another place. I really loved that second painting with the cabbage in it. I’d like a little more information about that one please Philip.
Just a suggestion, if Philip doesn't teach us more about that painting. The info is the painting is by J.S. Cotán, the title is Still Life, painted around 1602. You could always Google this info and see if more info will come up. I do this quite often. Hope to help.
We are delighted that you've allowed art to transport your mind elsewhere, during these uncertain times. We will continue to bring you videos and do all we can to alleviate stress through the power of painting. ES
I hope you're having better days Julie... these are strange and stressful times, be kind to yourself xxx
A few years ago, I was looking for an image to use for the cover of a commentary I was about to publish on food in the first five books of the Bible. It had to be timeless and somewhat mystical. When this Cotan painting came up on a Google search while I was looking at Zurbarans, I knew I'd struck gold. You might enjoy this wonderful take on it by video artist Ori Gersht: th-cam.com/video/ci2AA_5Yg7E/w-d-xo.html
What. Beautiful painting!!
Timeless and touching
Lucky owner
Oh yes the sensuous peaches deliberately suggesting that which is to burst forth. Captured in the moment the eternal now. Absolutely breathtaking artistic ability to show so much in so little beautifully painted. Perhaps the bite in the nectarine rather than the apple. The delights have been sampled.
I only discovered your wonderful series yesterday, watched them end to end late into the evening and was very much looking forward to today’s instalment. It did not disappoint. The still-life of the peaches and nectarine had me mesmerised and the frame you chose couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you for giving us these wonderful glimpses of your home and lovingly assembled collection, each episode is a lovely interlude at this rather challenging time.*
Such a thoughtful response to the series, thank you so much for your continued support.
Brilliant as ever about the only good thing to come out of this lockdown business is we get to look at some nice art 👀👀👌👍
Loving watching these short videos in isolation in Tasmania!
Thank you for your programs. I do so enjoy them!
Thank you for your kind words, we enjoying bringing them to you!
Johann Kritzinger, Johannesburg, SA
What a breath of fresh air , these presentations are. We have long been followers of your opinions and fantasy expeditions, these short films have however opened the door to your art collecting soul . It is with anticipation that we wait on a daily basis for your collection and wonderfully detailed sketches of your collected works. Please do continue these episodes and compliments to your use of your son as the man who assists you to make it possible.
Such a considerate comment, thank you for your kind words.
These videos are priceless. I'm sorry I'm so late in discovering/viewing them - but better late than never.
Wonderful! I’m really enjoying these videos. I particularly love the exotic fruit still life painting. Even on screen I could ‘feel’ the fuzzy velveteen skin on the peaches, richly contrasting with the dark satin finish of the nectarine.
This was my favorite beginning to an episode! I’m absolutely obsessed with the dark background and table in the Jones painting (not to mention how that is carried through to the frame). I love how the darkness as well as the light and color, is reflected on the silvery plate. Great episode!
Thrilled that you're enjoying the series.
Thank you so much for these videos Philip & Oliver. I've been watching 2 or 3 a day with my morning cuppa and am now up to date (which sadly means I'm down to only 1 a day!) I absolutely love today's fruit painting and it's drama. I have to disagree with you over the nectarine though - I think it looks like a plum 🙂
So pleased that you've joined us!
Terrific video as always! Just an observation about that William Jones still life. This reveals the importance of frame selection for a work of art. You have cleverly chosen to place it in a contemporary frame thereby encouraging the viewer to admire the modern qualities of the painting. I'm sure you are aware that originally it would have been presented in a carved and gilt wooden frame, which would have given it the look that the artist had originally intended. Looking forward to your next video!
Jamie Rothberg That is an interesting observation . I am faced with a dilemma , I bought a recently painted picture of two white roses ,the artist framed it in a modern white frame almost like a square lavatory seat. I ask the gallery to remove it and now I need to reframe it. But , what to choose? The painting is influenced by Peploe .
Thank you for your comment, Jamie. Philip will be discussing the art of framing in tomorrow's Q&A - we hope to see you there!
...hmmm very cool observation
I love these short vlogs and the story behind all the paintings its like a bed time story lol, the fish in the top left hand corner looks more like a cod and the eel must be alive to strike that pose, keep them coming.
Thank you so much for this series. I love watching them. Thought this painting was a bit earlier and Dutch..
I love the first picture, however I do think its on a silver rather than a pewter plate. I think its to display the wealth of the owner, the aspiration of attainment - peaches from their orangerie on the silver platter that they will enjoy. I love the bite mark out of the nectarine, and I imagine the children of the rich family, escaping the nanny and taking a bite out of it as they hide from their nanny and then put it back hoping to not be notices. At least, that's my story. Thank you for this series, even if I discovered it a year into the pandemic. Who would have thought that the world is still in this state. Thank you and stay safe and well, all of you.
Wonderful series. Thank you for your generous access to your home, your time and your knowledge. So many revelations! Not a great fan of still life, isolation challenged a group of friends (all amateur painters) to paint What’s in Your Fridge-moving on to the rest of the kitchen so more sketchy than art but keeps the paints wet.
The painting of the stoned fruit was the best yet ! Many thanks for sharing, from F.J. In oz . .
The first one is superbly framed!
Really enjoying these videos. I have found each one so relaxing and also very educational. Having an expert explain all the aspects of a painting makes viewing art a much more meaningful experience. Thank you so much 😊
What a lovely comment, thank you.
The bite mark in the nectarine is also quite small- a child's bite by the looks of it, adding another layer of story to this piece. Well done, thanks for this video.
Can't wait to turn on my computer to see what is the next video you post. I learn so very much from you. Please stay well .
Another great episode. Thank you. 1779? I would never has guessed that. The black background gives the painting a more contemporary feel. I love still life. Thank you.
Indeed, certainly a contemporary feel to the painting.
Dear Philip your narrative of the painting of the peaches reminds me of a yiddish proverb I recently came across. " A life is like a garden .Perfect moments can be had ,but not preserved ,except in memory." It appear to me that your art collection reflects this sentiment.
I like your eclectic tastes in your collection. I did like the last still of the fish. I mean what is good art anyway. It depends on the viewer. I always encourage collectors to buy something they like and can grow into. I like discovering something new in the works as the years go on. That to me is good art . Art that gets you to think. Thank you again for this
I thought the way the pewter dish was painted was just exquisite. Thought it was silver at first. Thanks again.
Great series! 😊
Oliver, you can get a good sense of sound levels by listening back to the finished piece through just the computer's speakers. With the headphones on, you can't get a clear sense of levels.
Philip, thank you for doing this for us and inviting us into your special art-filled home. This was very generous of you. Cheers
Thank you for joining us!
Au contraire, sir. I believe it’s the best piece of “art” in your lovely home. You might resist intellectualising quite so much and just respond and express your really good instincts. Love these videos! Thanks
It is hard to belive that the Jones painting is not of more modern times. I just love the peice of work. Such a simple painting has been given a life of it's own when presented by you. Can't wait until the next episode. They are the highlights of my day. Thank you Philip
Jone's painting seems to be saying, "pay attention to the beauty of the simple things in life". You are so right about the dark frame - instead of drawing your eyes into the painting - it makes the painting come out to the eyes! Still life, but very exciting.
So exquisite is that bite mark .....your eye is so on the money Philip....yes I agree about a window display ....I think it has a wonderful domesticity about it 🤩
Once past the shock of how modern William Jones’ 1779 still life appears to be, I noticed that I see the painting a bit differently from yourself...For example, the platter you referred to as “pewter”, to me has the rich reflectivity of silver. And to my eyes, the “nectarine” with a bite in it-a delicious detail-is a perfectly rendered plum! It’s a painting I’d love to see up close and in person, but am happy to view at all, so Thank you!
Moving to the still life by Alexander Dalziel-whom you describe as “quite a primitive painter”, I’m curious as to why? Is it an academic label? The painting is far more beautifully and skillfully done than the two by Cedric Morris; in every way I can think of...Much like the Soufflé painting (by David Hill?), the Dalziel, to me, is a visual inventory of sorts. Both paintings are of food and vessels, and I wouldn’t ascribe a spiritual meaning to either. Both are also sumptuous visual feasts, and that is meaning enough!
My favorite food painter, for desserts at least, is Wayne Thibeaud. And perhaps there is spirituality, after all, in mastering the creation of Art about feeding ourselves? First the eyes, then the soul!
Hi Phillip.. I've become such a HUGE fan of your thought provoking posts. Thank you!
Thank you, Joe.
...I love that analogy with children's books ... wonderful
Loving this series! Your descriptions and explanations help us to appreciate more fully your collection. Oliver’s filming and editing is great too! A question maybe for Thursday’s episode - What was the first painting you ever bought for yourself and do you still have it?
Thank you for your comment, Chris. Thank you for your comment, Chris. Philip will be discussing aspects of his collection in tomorrow's Q&A - we hope to see you there!
Gosh I was right off target with the date 😂.. It looks so modern to be painted way back then.. It truly is timeless then.. Another wonderful insight and I love hearing your tutorials about them.. ❤️❤️
Not only you. For me the surface looked to new (like 20th century) on the previous video.
Hello Philip well out on date of silver plate painting.fish picture interesting course fish sea fish mixed together unusual Brilliant series thankyou
Thanks again for another good show. Cheers.
Thank you!
@@philipmouldco4360 Seeing Oliver in the beginning in the garden makes me wonder if you'll do a segment solely on this? You've told us you're a plant man - would love to see your works!
I had read your book roughly a year ago after downloading it from Audible. I very much enjoyed the book you authored and had become aware of the book as a result of seeing for the first time the "Fake or Fortune" series presented by both Fiona and yourself.
After having been lost in the narrative of the book it was a bit of a disappointment to see the last page come into view. On the other hand this series brought on by calamity has filled in where the book left off and is almost like it never ended.
Sincerely,
Mike and Buddy the Australian Shepard isolated in the Catskill mountains.
Thank you, Mike and Buddy! Very pleased that you enjoyed the book, and hope you continue to follow our new series.
So beautiful
I'm glad the garden is sneaking its way in 😁
Just wonderful! What was that painting across from the seafood still life? It looked like a portrait of a pilot.
Indeed, a young pilot in goggles and hat!
Time to direct sow those salad seeds Oliver.
These talks are great Philip - keep em coming man.
We certainly will!
Hallo ... It's the 27th or 28th of April I think, more or less, thereabouts. It's week 8 of lock down here in Bologna. I'm only up to this point in your wonderful series ...catching up ...doing two a day ... so I'll be 'actualised' in a few days. Is it just me or, still life's from today apart, have we left old art behind after those glorious portraits in oil and wood of the first episodes? It's lovely to discover some joys of the XX century, but do you have any more offerings for those of use who love our Holbeins and Cimabues ? :_ )) Seriously, though, it is good to have someone else do the choosing and have them 'discover' things to you. Thank you, both. All that intense black on the 'peaches picture' today was magnetic. Like the black in Tudor portraits. I remember seeing John Dee's black mirror in an exhibition at The British Library, and being mesmerised for a very long time.
Question: why doesn't black count as a colour? And if I'm right, and it doesn't, is it fact or opinion?
Again, you have made me think about what is ‘behind’ the painting...I.e. the rarity of the fruit at that time. I am also interested to hear how you choose which frame to put around the pictures. I rather like the more non-descript frame as it takes nothing away from the beauty of the art and it focuses ones eye more keenly on the subject matter, in my opinion. Another fascinating lesson, thank you.
Thank you, Patricia. Philip will be discussing framing in Thursday's Q&A video, we hope to see you there!
Thank you!!
very strange bite in the nectarine-(enjoying the series) ;)
Right. The Still Lifes are MEMENTO MORIes. Such a lot of them in the 17th century. You explained it very well, but it belongs to your profession. Love to listen.
l like this painting. Who wouldn't?
Has no one commented on the understated comedic brilliance of Oliver’s introduction?
The first still life was almost 'Protestant' in it's appearance despite the 'luxury' of what could be seen as forbidden fruit in the day.
An insightful observation, thank you for sharing.
The last painting...I see a harvester of seafood and self-reliance. Not only the confidence of fishing and foraging but also as an amateur painter as well.
What a wonderful insight, thank you for sharing with us!
I can see why the luminous peaches caught you. Thank you for sharing.
Could the purple fruit with the bite out of it be a plum? Many nectarines are similar in size to peaches. But I'm sure that more modern fruit has been hybrid to grow larger.
Oliver, great job on filming and cutting the short videos together, but perhaps the sound mix could be better? the added music is way louder than voices :-)
@PM The 1779 painting is for sale? And if yes...
I may need to watch again, but the 'bite' looks child size.. begging the question "stay child-like" and take joy in the moment ( ? )
What fun to see! My guess was only off by a century! Ha Ha for me.
goodness it looks like it was painted in the last decade or so !!
It is so easy to forget that until fairly recently the peach was an exotic food, I believe that it was the poet Ted Hughes who wrote that he didn't taste a peach until the 1950's.
Such an insightful comment, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I was off by about century as I guessed 1670s (on that first painting), possibly due to the feel of a vanitas as you mentioned.
I'm really loving these programs. I miss Fake or Fortune. That bite in the nectarine: consider the pattern of the teeth and the proportionate size of the bite to the fruit. Do you think it more likely to be that of a child or even an animal than an adult human? If so, there is some levity there....and a background story the artist gives us to be imagined. I'm in Australia, and here a bite like that would likely be from a brushtail possum. I'm not familiar with the British fruit-tree raiders.
An insightful insight, thank you for sharing!
Is that not a plum instead of a nectarine or is this another example of "two peoples separated by a common language?"
Thankyou Philip
That bite mark looks more like a reflection of the fruit behind than a missing pice.
Do you ever move the paintings around ?
Thank you for your comment, Ninian. Philip will be discussing aspects of his collection on Thursday's Q&A - we hope to see you there!
Re my last message... when I looked up lotsearch, it gave me an instant link to Aguttes auction Lot 43 of 7 March 2017, with lovely big picture of the painting.
Can Philip or Oliver paint? Would be interesting to see some of your personal work?
The reflection on the 'fish' still life makes it look like a print not a painting, with those creasing. Enjoying the uploads, keep it up :)
Do you have any unsolved mysteries you'd like to throw out to your viewers? There's a lot of brain power out here looking for a challenge.
Indeed, Philip will be discussing further revelations in Thursday's Q&A - we hope to see you there!
Philip, the large fish that you can’t make out is unquestionably a haddock. Recognisable by its large eye and St Peter’s thumbprint. I.e. the dark mark under its dorsal fin is the thumbprint from where St Peter hoiked it out of the sea.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you.
Good day Mr Mould! Thank you for this series you have put together for us, i look forward to it very much! I have a question for you. What advice can you give someone who wants to collect fine art but doesn't have an extremely deep pocket book? Would you possibly recommend a giclée's? If so, are you familiar with any markets that you could recommend? Thanks again sir!
Good afternoon, thank you for your kind words. Philip will be discussing aspects of this question in Thursday's Q&A - I do hope that we will see you then! ES
I only discovered your wonderful series yesterday, watched them end to end late into the evening and was very much looking forward to today’s instalment. It did not disappoint. The still-life of the peaches and nectarine had me mesmerised and the frame you chose couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you for giving us these wonderful glimpses of your home and lovingly assembled collection, each episode is a lovely interlude at this rather challenging time.
Very informative
Surely all paintings are still life...?
There was also no Pleine air painting so the still life was like their Plein air landscape of food
Interesting 🤔
I've just started, I'm at 1:05, and my guess shall be, early 1950's, and I promise not to edit! EDIT: Ooooh, how wrong I was! :P
I prefer the peaches picture 😁
I think the mystery fish may be Whiting.
Could be a haddock with St Peters thumb mark behind the pectoral fin
@@Culbokie_croft I think you're right.
I was going to agree on whiting but I think Angus has kicked us into touch.😂
@@99thehighstreet69 In my defence, I can't remember the last time I saw a Haddock that wasn't in batter!😆
Fish in the background is a haddock.
Freud would have had a field day with that fruity little number
No Phillip. I think it looks like a plum. And you English folk sure like your plums. Lol. Plus my parents owned several produce markets (stands) in Arkansas as I was growing up
I think it's a plum too. Never seen a nectarine that colour
Not sure why, but I love paintings of fish. Check out also Fish Catch and Dawes Point by John William Lewin c 1813 in the collection of AGSA www.agsa.sa.gov.au/collection-publications/collection/works/fish-catch-and-dawes-point-sydney-harbour/23928/
I agree with comments here about the pagan frame of the first pic, doesn't look right may I say...a lovely lush gold frame of quality would help the austere minimal fruit wouldn't it? A remarkable painting for 1779 ish... Anyway second cabbage picture fabulous realism, as realism goes....and the fish picture well done, fun, a little lacking in colour, but as a gift perfectly fine. The cabbage was great though. There are some fabulous luxuriously may I say almost sexy peaches in the Wallace Collection still lifes....incredible detail. Cezanne did fruit beautifully too. When life is isolated, or funds are down, paint or draw fruit.
First still life: Intentional sensuality to the peaches. Female forms hiding in plain view.
This was my thought exactly, its almost erotic in that sense. Also the little bite taken out of the nectarine or plum, could be a child's bite but more likely meant to be reminiscent of the dainty bite of a lady. Possibly also suggesting these pleasures are something to be savored rather than wantonly consumed.
@@jamesrobinson302 I've since seen the work of another artist who painted multiple still lifes of peaches.... 90% of which consistently showed their bifurcation. (Wasn't someone terribly well known. it at all.)