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⚫ '''Ronald Ossory Dunlop''' (1894–1973) was an ] author and painter in oil of landscapes, seascapes, figure studies, portraits and still life.
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⚫ '''Ronald Ossory Dunlop''' {{Post-nominals|country=GBR|RA}} (28 June 1894 – 18 May 1973) was an ] writer and painter in oil of landscapes, seascapes, figure studies, portraits and still life.


==Life and career== ==Life and career==
Dunlop was born in ], ]. He studied at ], at ] and in ], having spent some time working in an advertising agency. He became a prolific exhibitor, venues including the ], the ], Leicester and Redfern Galleries, the ], the ] and the ]. Dunlop was born in ], Ireland, to a Scottish-Irish ]-] family. His mother painted in watercolour.<ref name="Taylor"/> He studied at ], at ] and in Paris, having spent some time working in an advertising agency. He became a prolific exhibitor, venues including the ], the ], Leicester and Redfern Galleries, the ], the ] and the ]. In 1916 he was granted exemption from ] as a ], and worked on the land in the General Service section of the ].


His first one man show (1928) was at the ] in ], ]. In 1923 he had founded the ] Group of writers and artists, and his own work is characterised by a painterly exuberance. Dunlop's work is in a number of public galleries, including the ]. His first one-man show (1928) was at the ] in ], London. In 1923 he had founded the Emotionist Group<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artbiogs.co.uk/2/societies/emotionist-group|title=Emotionist Group|publisher=Artist Biographies|access-date=10 September 2016}}</ref> of writers and artists, and his own work is characterised by a painterly exuberance. He joined ] of artists in 1931.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Impressionist Oil Painting By Ronald Ossory Dunlop |url=https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/impressionist_oil_painting_by_ronald_ossory_dunlop_a10433/as592a10433 |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=Antiques Atlas |language=en-GB}}</ref> Dunlop's work is in a number of public galleries, including the ].


Most of his life was spent in England, latterly at ], close to ]. He achieved fame in his lifetime, having been elected a full member of the ] in 1950, and his work is instantly recognisable, as are the many fakes which have appeared on the market over the past thirty years or so! Most of his life was spent in England, latterly at ], close to ]. He achieved fame in his lifetime, having been elected a full member of the ] in 1950, and his work is instantly recognisable, as are the many fakes which have appeared on the market over the past thirty years or so!


Alex Fraser of ] was Dunlop's dealer in London and again later in Canada once Fraser had emigrated in the 1940s. Alex Fraser of ] was Dunlop's dealer in London and again later in Canada once Fraser had emigrated in the 1940s.


Dunlop's mother, ] (née Fitzpatrick) was herself a watercolour artist. His father ] (1868-1935), was a great friend of ], ] and ] ('''Æ''. Yeats, Russell and Daniel Nicol Dunlop had together published ''The Irish Theosophist'' from the home of Eleanor’s father, the ] scholar ]. Dunlop's mother, ] (née Fitzpatrick) was herself a watercolour artist. His father ] (1868–1935), was a great friend of ], ] and ] (''Æ''). Yeats, Russell, and Daniel Nicol Dunlop had together published ''The Irish Theosophist'' from the home of Eleanor's father, the ] scholar ].


Thus Dunlop grew up surrounded by the seminal figures of the ], in an atmosphere smacking of ] and ]. The Dunlop family moved to ] in 1899, then ] three years later. From here, they made the annual pilgrimage back to Dublin during ], with Dunlop’s father returning to London clutching two or three more ‘Æ’ canvasses each time. Dunlop trained in art in London, associating with a group of young artists who exhibited at the ] in ]. In 1928 the group published a journal called '']'': Dunlop supplied a rather vague manifesto ("Art is the expression of the essence of life"), a poem, and an illustration of one of his paintings, "The Fish Market". Dunlop soon expanded his exhibiting circle, showing with the ] and later with the ] and the ]. He maintained his Irish connections, returning periodically to paint in Dublin and submitting a number of works to the ] in the 1940s and 1950s. Thus, Dunlop grew up surrounded by the seminal figures of the ], in an atmosphere smacking of ] and ]. The Dunlop family moved to New York in 1899, then London three years later. From here, they made the annual pilgrimage back to Dublin during ] week, with Dunlop's father returning to London clutching two or three more 'Æ' canvasses each time. Dunlop trained in art in London, associating with a group of young artists who exhibited at the ] in ]. In 1928 the group published a journal called '']'': Dunlop supplied a rather vague manifesto ("Art is the expression of the essence of life"), a poem, and an illustration of one of his paintings, "The Fish Market". Dunlop soon expanded his exhibiting circle, showing with the ] and later with the ] and the ]. He maintained his Irish connections, returning periodically to paint in Dublin and submitting a number of works to the ] in the 1940s and 1950s.


] described Dunlop as an 'alla prima' painter of traditional subjects. At some stage he settled in ], and in 1947 or 1948 exhibited at ], which led to a connectio with ] (see below). ] described Dunlop as an 'alla prima' painter of traditional subjects. At some stage he settled in ], and in 1947 or 1948 exhibited at ], which led to a connection with ] (see below).


He generally signed his work "Dunlop" and his correspondence "R O Dunlop", and as a result his given names were not widely known.<ref name="AR">{{Cite episode | title = Stowe House 2 | series = Antiques Roadshow | serieslink = Antiques Roadshow | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00zjms49 | accessdate = 2013-05-19 | network = ] | date = 2013-05-19 | seriesno = 35 | number = 23 | transcript = | transcripturl = }}</ref> He generally signed his work "Dunlop" and his correspondence "R O Dunlop", and as a result his given names were not widely known.<ref name="AR">{{Cite episode | title = Stowe House 2 | series = Antiques Roadshow | series-link = Antiques Roadshow | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00zjms4 | accessdate = 19 May 2013 | network = ] | date = 19 May 2013 | series-no = 35 | number = 23 }}</ref>

Dunlop's paintings can be seen at the ] in ], at the ] in London, at the ] and the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ronald Ossory Dunlop - Artist {{!}} For Sale {{!}} LoveAntiques.com |url=https://www.loveantiques.com/knowledge/artisan/ronald-ossory-dunlop |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=www.loveantiques.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Books== ==Books==
In addition to painting, he was a prolific author; his books include: In addition to painting, Dunlop was a prolific author; his books include:
* ''Modern Still Life Painting in Oil'' (London 1938) * ''Modern Still Life Painting in Oil'' (London, 1938)
* ''Understanding Pictures'' (London 1948) * ''Understanding Pictures'' (London, 1948)
* ''Painting for Pleasure'' (London 1951) * ''Painting for Pleasure'' (London, 1951)
* ''Sketching for Pleasure'' (London 1952) * ''Sketching for Pleasure'' (London, 1952)
* ''How to Paint for Pleasure'' (New York 1953) * ''How to Paint for Pleasure'' (New York, 1953)
* ''Ancient ]'' (London 1953) * ''Ancient ]'' (London, 1953)
* '']: ] to ]'' (London 1954) * '']: ] to ]'' (London, 1954)
* ''Struggling with Paint: Some Reminiscences'' (London, 1956, autobiography)<ref name="Taylor">{{cite web |url=http://www.howgill-tattershall.co.uk/modern-british-artists-d-to-g/ronald-ossory-dunlop/beach-scene/introduction-to-artist-ronald-ossory-dunlop-18941973|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112102659/http://www.howgill-tattershall.co.uk/modern-british-artists-d-to-g/ronald-ossory-dunlop/beach-scene/introduction-to-artist-ronald-ossory-dunlop-18941973|archive-date=12 November 2013 |title=Ronald Ossory Dunlop, 1894–1973 |author=Dr. Hilary Taylor |publisher=Howgill Tattershall |year=2013 |access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref>
* his ]: ''Struggling with Paint: Some Reminiscences'' (London, 1956).


⚫ ==References==
Dunlop's paintings can be seen in the ], the ], ] and the ].
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* {{Art UK bio}}: works by Dunlop in public British collections
* Dunlop painted portraits of each of the four children of ]
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Ronald Ossory Dunlop
Born(1894-06-28)28 June 1894
Dublin, Ireland
Died18 May 1973 (aged 78)
Chichester, Sussex, England
NationalityIrish
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Author
  • Painter

Ronald Ossory Dunlop RA (28 June 1894 – 18 May 1973) was an Irish writer and painter in oil of landscapes, seascapes, figure studies, portraits and still life.

Life and career

Dunlop was born in Dublin, Ireland, to a Scottish-Irish Anthroposophical-Quaker family. His mother painted in watercolour. He studied at Manchester School of Art, at Wimbledon College of Art and in Paris, having spent some time working in an advertising agency. He became a prolific exhibitor, venues including the Royal Academy, the New English Art Club, Leicester and Redfern Galleries, the Royal Society of Arts, the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. In 1916 he was granted exemption from military service as a conscientious objector, and worked on the land in the General Service section of the Friends' Ambulance Unit.

His first one-man show (1928) was at the Redfern Gallery in Cork Street, London. In 1923 he had founded the Emotionist Group of writers and artists, and his own work is characterised by a painterly exuberance. He joined The London Group of artists in 1931. Dunlop's work is in a number of public galleries, including the Tate.

Most of his life was spent in England, latterly at Barnham, West Sussex, close to Chichester. He achieved fame in his lifetime, having been elected a full member of the Royal Academy in 1950, and his work is instantly recognisable, as are the many fakes which have appeared on the market over the past thirty years or so!

Alex Fraser of Vancouver was Dunlop's dealer in London and again later in Canada once Fraser had emigrated in the 1940s.

Dunlop's mother, Eleanor (née Fitzpatrick) was herself a watercolour artist. His father Daniel Nicol Dunlop (1868–1935), was a great friend of W. B. Yeats, James Stephens and George Russell (Æ). Yeats, Russell, and Daniel Nicol Dunlop had together published The Irish Theosophist from the home of Eleanor's father, the Shakespearean scholar R. H. Fitzpatrick.

Thus, Dunlop grew up surrounded by the seminal figures of the Irish Literary Renaissance, in an atmosphere smacking of mysticism and Spiritualism. The Dunlop family moved to New York in 1899, then London three years later. From here, they made the annual pilgrimage back to Dublin during Horse Show week, with Dunlop's father returning to London clutching two or three more 'Æ' canvasses each time. Dunlop trained in art in London, associating with a group of young artists who exhibited at the Hurricane Lamp Gallery in Chelsea. In 1928 the group published a journal called Emotionism: Dunlop supplied a rather vague manifesto ("Art is the expression of the essence of life"), a poem, and an illustration of one of his paintings, "The Fish Market". Dunlop soon expanded his exhibiting circle, showing with the New English Art Club and later with the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists. He maintained his Irish connections, returning periodically to paint in Dublin and submitting a number of works to the RHA in the 1940s and 1950s.

Frances Spalding described Dunlop as an 'alla prima' painter of traditional subjects. At some stage he settled in Barnham, West Sussex, and in 1947 or 1948 exhibited at Bognor Regis, which led to a connection with Bibby (see below).

He generally signed his work "Dunlop" and his correspondence "R O Dunlop", and as a result his given names were not widely known.

Dunlop's paintings can be seen at the Crawford Gallery in Cork, at the Tate Gallery in London, at the Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, London.

Books

In addition to painting, Dunlop was a prolific author; his books include:

  • Modern Still Life Painting in Oil (London, 1938)
  • Understanding Pictures (London, 1948)
  • Painting for Pleasure (London, 1951)
  • Sketching for Pleasure (London, 1952)
  • How to Paint for Pleasure (New York, 1953)
  • Ancient Arundel (London, 1953)
  • Landscape Painting: Ma Yuan to Picasso (London, 1954)
  • Struggling with Paint: Some Reminiscences (London, 1956, autobiography)

References

  1. 1939 England and Wales Register
  2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995
  3. ^ Dr. Hilary Taylor (2013). "Ronald Ossory Dunlop, 1894–1973". Howgill Tattershall. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  4. "Emotionist Group". Artist Biographies. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  5. "Impressionist Oil Painting By Ronald Ossory Dunlop". Antiques Atlas. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  6. "Stowe House 2". Antiques Roadshow. Series 35. Episode 23. 19 May 2013. BBC Television. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  7. "Ronald Ossory Dunlop - Artist | For Sale | LoveAntiques.com". www.loveantiques.com. Retrieved 23 August 2024.

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