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| Herbert Colborne Oakley |
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"Oakley did not exactly herald the British Renaissance nor did he really break new ground - however, he is certainly an interesting and individual artist. In a way he was the epitome of an intelligent middle class Englishman who retired to devote himself to the semi-bohemian life of a painter - (although he was a good draughtsman and must have had "formal" art training - not a casual amateur) - he found a perfect setting at the farm ... " ( in St. David's in Wales). From the curator of a museum in
Britain.
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Born into a wealthy family, trained as an artist until his mid-twenties, taught art until his mid-forties, then retired to enjoy his love for travel and painting, particularly portraits - this was Herbert C. Oakley.
This web site is an attempt to progressively compile a record of this neglected artist's work, as well as to try and assemble some relevant (and with luck, interesting) background on the artist and on the subjects for the portraits he painted, generally local people from:
He seldom exhibited his paintings, being of
independent means, however there is a certain evocative quality to his work,
especially most of his portraits.
Please view, and hopefully you will enjoy
some of the material.
Links To A Few Related Websites
Museums, Art Galleries & On-Line Galleries
Where He Lived & Painted
Other Artists
Art Restoration
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Contributions encouraged!
This web site is a work in progress. Any additional information that readers may wish to contribute regarding the artist, and in particular his paintings, would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at: webmaster@hcoakley.org
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