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The French Engraver Pierre Albuisson
The French stamp engraver Pierre Albuisson is among the rising stars in the
art of philatelic engravings, and ever since I first saw his works many years ago I have been "in love" with them. Not only is Albuisson an excellent artist, stamp designer and engraver, there is also an air of freshness in both design and engravings that is practically unknown for the small stamp format and traditional engravings. I was delighted when Pierre Courtiade sent me a copy of Timbres Magazine November 2004, totally dedicated to Albuisson and his works, and wanted immediately to make a website about this artist. I had most of his stamps, but I needed a contact with him for further questions, but the stamp magazine provided no contact-address, so how and where did I find him ... The project was put aside for a while. Luck was with me. A couple of months ago I received unexpectedly an email from Albuisson in relation to my Slania-site, so I grabbed the chance and asked him directly if he would be interested in a website about his works, set up the same way as my Slania-site, which was already well known to him. Was he interested! Since that first contact we have worked closely together in setting up a website, and here is the result http://albuissonstamps.heindorffhus.dk Slania and Albuisson knew each other well. Although two of a kind there is a significant difference in their works. While Slania mostly worked on steel, Albuisson mostly does his engravings on copper plate (taille-douce), which gives a much softer look to the final work. Further Albuisson has introduced the concept of "Philatelic Documents", i.e. non-philatelic illustrations to complement the official stamp issues. You will meet some of these works when browsing the site. The site is bi-lingual. There is biographical information, info about how to make mezzotinto prints (should you want to try for yourself), a wide range of stunning stamps from France and the francophone world covering many themes and topics, art included, and a downloadable, searchable checklist with catalogue numbers after YT with cross references to Scott. Enjoy :-) Mette http://www.heindorffhus.dk ------ Outgoing messages.checked with Norton AV |
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"amesh" wrote in message . .. The French stamp engraver Pierre Albuisson is among the rising stars in the art of philatelic engravings, and ever since I first saw his works many years ago I have been "in love" with them. Not only is Albuisson an excellent artist, stamp designer and engraver, there is also an air of freshness in both design and engravings that is practically unknown for the small stamp format and traditional engravings. I was delighted when Pierre Courtiade sent me a copy of Timbres Magazine November 2004, totally dedicated to Albuisson and his works, and wanted immediately to make a website about this artist. I had most of his stamps, but I needed a contact with him for further questions, but the stamp magazine provided no contact-address, so how and where did I find him ... The project was put aside for a while. Luck was with me. A couple of months ago I received unexpectedly an email from Albuisson in relation to my Slania-site, so I grabbed the chance and asked him directly if he would be interested in a website about his works, set up the same way as my Slania-site, which was already well known to him. Was he interested! Since that first contact we have worked closely together in setting up a website, and here is the result http://albuissonstamps.heindorffhus.dk Slania and Albuisson knew each other well. Although two of a kind there is a significant difference in their works. While Slania mostly worked on steel, Albuisson mostly does his engravings on copper plate (taille-douce), which gives a much softer look to the final work. Further Albuisson has introduced the concept of "Philatelic Documents", i.e. non-philatelic illustrations to complement the official stamp issues. You will meet some of these works when browsing the site. The site is bi-lingual. There is biographical information, info about how to make mezzotinto prints (should you want to try for yourself), a wide range of stunning stamps from France and the francophone world covering many themes and topics, art included, and a downloadable, searchable checklist with catalogue numbers after YT with cross references to Scott. Enjoy :-) Mette A nice and original site, congratulations!! Just a proposal: in the Navigation window you could make the links to point to the _same_ window (by giving it an unique name). Now after each click a new window opens. -- Victor Manta ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Philatelic Webmasters Organization: http://www.pwmo.org/ Art on Stamps: http://www.values.ch/ Romania by Stamps: http://www.marci-postale.com/ Communism on Stamps: http://www.values.ch/communism/ Spanish North Africa: http://www.values.ch/sna-site/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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"Victor Manta" skrev i en meddelelse
... - snip - A nice and original site, congratulations!! Just a proposal: in the Navigation window you could make the links to point to the _same_ window (by giving it an unique name). Now after each click a new window opens. Thank you for your comment. I am not sure I understand you. If the links in the navigation point to the *same* window, they will open in the rather narrow navigation-window. To do it your proposed way, you have to click on the link to welcome page, from where all links open in the same frame. Mette |
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"amesh" wrote in message . .. The French stamp engraver Pierre Albuisson is among the rising stars in the art of philatelic engravings, and ever since I first saw his works many years ago I have been "in love" with them. Not only is Albuisson an excellent artist, stamp designer and engraver, there is also an air of freshness in both design and engravings that is practically unknown for the small stamp format and traditional engravings. I was delighted when Pierre Courtiade sent me a copy of Timbres Magazine November 2004, totally dedicated to Albuisson and his works, and wanted immediately to make a website about this artist. I had most of his stamps, but I needed a contact with him for further questions, but the stamp magazine provided no contact-address, so how and where did I find him ... The project was put aside for a while. Luck was with me. A couple of months ago I received unexpectedly an email from Albuisson in relation to my Slania-site, so I grabbed the chance and asked him directly if he would be interested in a website about his works, set up the same way as my Slania-site, which was already well known to him. Was he interested! Since that first contact we have worked closely together in setting up a website, and here is the result http://albuissonstamps.heindorffhus.dk Slania and Albuisson knew each other well. Although two of a kind there is a significant difference in their works. While Slania mostly worked on steel, Albuisson mostly does his engravings on copper plate (taille-douce), which gives a much softer look to the final work. Further Albuisson has introduced the concept of "Philatelic Documents", i.e. non-philatelic illustrations to complement the official stamp issues. You will meet some of these works when browsing the site. The site is bi-lingual. There is biographical information, info about how to make mezzotinto prints (should you want to try for yourself), a wide range of stunning stamps from France and the francophone world covering many themes and topics, art included, and a downloadable, searchable checklist with catalogue numbers after YT with cross references to Scott. Enjoy :-) Mette http://www.heindorffhus.dk ------ Mette A lovely section of your website, and one that I hope does not cause you any grief from Copy-Dan. On a very pedantic point, in the UK we would refer to the artist as M Albuisson, not Mr. Albuisson. Perhaps the latter acords more with American practice. Regards, Roger |
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"Roger Smith" skrev i en meddelelse
... Mette A lovely section of your website, and one that I hope does not cause you any grief from Copy-Dan. Thanks Roger :-) Given that the artist / designer / engraver has personally approved all pages, and even "nourished" the site with images and information that has not previously been published, there will be no problems at all. On a very pedantic point, in the UK we would refer to the artist as M Albuisson, not Mr. Albuisson. Perhaps the latter acords more with American practice. Rather pedantic :-)) I have been told by a French reader that in France M. Albuisson would not be good manners; it is either Pierre Albuisson, or simply the name Albuisson ;-) So different ideas of politeness ;-) Regards Mette |
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"amesh" wrote in message . .. "Roger Smith" skrev i en meddelelse ... Mette A lovely section of your website, and one that I hope does not cause you any grief from Copy-Dan. Thanks Roger :-) Given that the artist / designer / engraver has personally approved all pages, and even "nourished" the site with images and information that has not previously been published, there will be no problems at all. On a very pedantic point, in the UK we would refer to the artist as M Albuisson, not Mr. Albuisson. Perhaps the latter acords more with American practice. Rather pedantic :-)) I have been told by a French reader that in France M. Albuisson would not be good manners; it is either Pierre Albuisson, or simply the name Albuisson ;-) So different ideas of politeness ;-) Regards Mette Thank you and most interesting, Mette. Even within a single country such as the UK the preferred form of address has changed even in my time. It also reminds me of when the German tour leader of a trekking holiday I took part in recently commented that she always found that the British groups were more relaxed than the German ones, where the members spent most of the holiday wondering whether to call one another "du" or "Sie". Best regards, Roger |
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"Roger Smith" skrev i en meddelelse
... - snip - Thank you and most interesting, Mette. Even within a single country such as the UK the preferred form of address has changed even in my time. It also reminds me of when the German tour leader of a trekking holiday I took part in recently commented that she always found that the British groups were more relaxed than the German ones, where the members spent most of the holiday wondering whether to call one another "du" or "Sie". Roger, so has it in Denmark. In my young youth it was considered a "mortal sin" to address people, other than the closest family and friends, by "du". "Sie" was imperative. That has changed, and now *everybody* addresses each other by "du" (I suppose imitating the Anglo-American "you"). Frankly, why not? One can easily still be respectful by using so-to-say "You" (not "you") when speaking ;-) Regards Mette |
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"amesh" wrote in message . .. "Roger Smith" skrev i en meddelelse ... - snip - Thank you and most interesting, Mette. Even within a single country such as the UK the preferred form of address has changed even in my time. It also reminds me of when the German tour leader of a trekking holiday I took part in recently commented that she always found that the British groups were more relaxed than the German ones, where the members spent most of the holiday wondering whether to call one another "du" or "Sie". Roger, so has it in Denmark. In my young youth it was considered a "mortal sin" to address people, other than the closest family and friends, by "du". "Sie" was imperative. That has changed, and now *everybody* addresses each other by "du" (I suppose imitating the Anglo-American "you"). Frankly, why not? One can easily still be respectful by using so-to-say "You" (not "you") when speaking ;-) Regards Mette Mette, getting a bit OT but I think it is worth commenting that the speed at which these changes are taking place differs greatly, both by country and by social position within the relevant society. By the way, if the trend is in imitation of the English "you", then it is the "Sie" form that would become universal. However, in English the word "thou" will remain definitely biblical! I take your point though. Best regards, Roger |
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"Roger Smith" skrev i en meddelelse
... Mette, getting a bit OT but I think it is worth commenting that the speed at which these changes are taking place differs greatly, both by country and by social position within the relevant society. By the way, if the trend is in imitation of the English "you", then it is the "Sie" form that would become universal. However, in English the word "thou" will remain definitely biblical! I take your point though. Roger, OT or not, in that case you will never be one of my gods ;-) Regards Mette |
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Whew! a 24 course meal. I haven't navigated it all as yet, but what I have seen is marvellous, like a good buffet, I shall put a little on my plate, retire for a wander and a chit chat, then return on odd occasions for a new experience. A tour de force. Well done Madame | Was he interested! Since that first contact we have worked closely together | in setting up a website, and here is the result | http://albuissonstamps.heindorffhus.dk |
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