BritishLibrary – Ann M. Hale

My Lockdown Life: Day 275

John Clayton Clark's "A Reader of the Era" (c1900) in the British Library

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) Joseph Clayton Clark’s (aka “Kyd”) “A Reader of The Era” (c. 1900) PHOTO LOCATION British Library, London

My Lockdown Life: Day 274

Figure from Evelyn De Morgan’s “Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamund” (c.1901) outside the Rare Books & Music reading room at the British Library

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) Evelyn De Morgan’s “Queen Eleanor & Fair Rosamund” (c. 1901) PHOTO LOCATION British Library, London

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) Jean Béraud’s “A Windy Day on the Pont des Arts” (1880s) PHOTO LOCATION Lord John Russell pub, Marchmont Street near Cartwright Gardens, London THOUGHTS This is the first time I am re-using a painting, although the collage incorporates a different figure than the figures used previously.

My Lockdown Life: Day 272

George Dunlop Leslie’s “Charity School Girl” (1882) in the British Library’s Rare Books & Music reading room

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) George Dunlop Leslie’s “Charity School Girl” (1882) via ArtUK and the City of Westminster Archives Centre PHOTO LOCATION Rare Books & Music, British Library, London

My Lockdown Life: Day 271

John William Waterhouse’s “Psyche Opening the Door Into Cupid’s Garden” (1903) and the printing press found on the Lower Level of the British Library

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) John William Waterhouse’s “Psyche Entering Cupid’s Garden” (1903) PHOTO LOCATION British Library, London THOUGHTS It’s my VIVAVERSARY! One year since I passed my viva…and what an insane year it has been. It feels like yesterday, and it feels like a million years ago.

My Lockdown Life: Day 270

John William Waterhouse’s “Thisbe” (1909) in Rare Books & Music in the British Library

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) John William Waterhouse’s “Thisbe” (1909) PHOTO LOCATION Rare Books & Music, British Library, London

My Lockdown Life: Day 269

Figures from Jean Béraud’s “A Windy Day on the Pont des Arts” (1880s) descending a British Library staircase

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) Jean Béraud’s “A Windy Day on the Pont des Arts” (1880s) PHOTO LOCATION British Library, London THOUGHTS Here we go again. Another week, another government turn-around, and another lockdown. Oh, for decisive leaders, who would act rather than react. But, ALAS, we are stuck with leaders who delay and prevaricate and overpromise.

My Lockdown Life: Day 251

First floor of the British Library with Evelyn de Morgan’s “The Crown of Glory” (1896)

COLLAGE SOURCE(S) Evelyn de Morgan’s “The Crown of Glory” (1896) PHOTO LOCATION First Floor, British Library, London THOUGHTS Heading home after a day in Rare Books & Music at the British Library. The King’s Library is always so glorious.

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