Nature's Winter Landscapes and the Art they Inspire
In 1565 he painted Winter Landscape with Ice-skates and Bird-trap, depicting an icy village scene with bare-branched trees, snow-topped cottages surrounding the central illustration of peasants skating on the ice. The piece is said to be an allegory for the dangers and temptations of human existence - with the heavily featured elements of ‘skating on ice’ and bird traps symbolising the uncertainty of life and its many hazards, respectively. Pieter Bruegel the Elder was a pioneer of this style of painting and what is now known as genre painting.
Decor Ideas for Early Autumn 2023
As we transition from the temperate summer months to the cooler clime of early Autumn, now is a good time to contemplate our home environment and consider which of the current decor trends have (or haven’t) been working for us, and which will suit our spaces and ourselves the most.
Mothering Sunday and Women's History Month
Since 1987 March has been a month dedicated to celebrating the (often overlooked) contributions of women to history, society, and culture. Its beginning can be traced as far back as 1909 to the first Women’s History Day in New York, when it commemorated the anniversary of the thousands of women who marched in the garment workers’ strikes against low pay, long work hours, and the lack of voting rights.
New Limited Edition Prints for Spring 2023
We are thrilled to have just launched an exciting new collection of limited edition prints by popular artists Gary Walton, Nicky Litchfield, Jo Quigley, Dominique Salm, Nicola Wakeling, and Chris Ross Williamson.
New Limited Edition Prints for Spring...Coming Soon
The new year brings with it new hope and opportunities...and Collier & Dobson are bringing you all NEW limited edition prints!
We are thrilled to be launching a tantalising new collection of art to brighten your day (and your walls!) in just a couple of weeks time.
Art to Brighten the Gloomiest Winter Day
You don’t have to wait for the summer to enjoy panoramic sea views; take full advantage of the nautical whimsy in Gary Walton’s Waiting For the Tide which balances the warmth and familiarity of the seaside with a romantic simplicity, creating an air of nostalgia that lulls you into a sense of calm and serenity.
