Tuesday 15 November 2016

Bob Marrion Originals #2

I was fortunate enough (but nearly missed the boat!) to be able to buy these original Bob Marrion watercolours recently. Charles S Grant was selling them off on behalf of Bob's widow, so given that this was probably a unique opportunity I bought these four at a very reasonable price.

Confederate States Marines 1863

 2nd Wisconsin, Bull Run 1861

Major, 33rd Virginia, Manassas 1861 (Northern-style rank insignia)

Private, 33rd Virginia, Manassas 1861

I think everyone would agree that these are beautiful and I feel very fortunate to be able to hang them in my house.

8 comments:

  1. Wonderful, you can stare into each one for ages, the detail, proportion and animation is lovely.

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  2. Norm, I agree, they are mesmerising

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  3. Beautiful Colin - can I ask what sze they are as they look quite large - A4?

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  4. Hi Carlo, they're not all the same size but are all roughly A4 give or take an inch or so.

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  5. Glad you got some too Colin. When i got my Napoleonic ones I was delighted with the detail and vibrancy of the colours which you just don't get in the published work.
    Chris G

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  6. Colin, they are marvellous, simply marvellous! Thanks for sharing these images

    Dave

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  7. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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  8. Very nice Colin.
    I too have some originals from Bob. He was a true gent.
    Phil

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