Thomas Kitchin

Antique British Map - American Revolution 1782

1782

Extraordinary copper engraved map of Denmark by cartographer Christoph Weigel from 1724. Shows counties, rivers and towns. Ornate title cartouche. Original hand-color. Over 250 years old. Original antique map displayed...

Over 150 year old map of early United States of America with Western Districts from 1844. Original hand color. Districts shown include Hurons, Sioux, Mandans, Osages, and Ozark. Note independent Republic of Texas...

Cheerful watercolor and ink painting of a person tending to their garden chores, 1990s. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sl...

Colorful watercolor and ink portrait of a male figure donning a suit and tie by Irmgard von Reppert, 1966. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a whi...

Charming hand drawn ink and watercolor map of the Forest of Andely, in the Normandy area, France, circa 1890. Original artwork on paper displayed on...

Brightly hued watercolor and ink painting of auburn haired nude females seated from various angles, circa 1990. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold borde...

Hand-coloured tableau of a weeping spirit and her guardians, immobilised in marble. A disjointed narrative looking at recovery and protection, the angels shield the spirit with tender embraces and cry for her when alone. Taken from The Sialia Marbles, a series of portraits containing ephemeral human sculptures taken between 2016-19. Together these works act as tales contained in a fictional sculpture hall, in direct reaction to Andre Malraux’s 1947 Le Musee Imaginaire (Museum Without Walls). During the beginning of the 'Museum Age' in the 18th century , writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe discussed mythical...

Hand-coloured portrait of a human larvae bursting out of their cocoon, immobilised in marble. Representative of a safe and isolating space, the cocoon is both a cage and a shelter. This tale is a​ study of transformation, of breaking apart and coming back together as the larvae emerges from the silken threads. Taken from The Sialia Marbles, a series of portraits containing ephemeral human sculptures taken between 2016-19. Together these works act as tales contained in a fictional sculpture hall, in direct reaction to Andre Malraux’s 1947 Le Musee Imaginaire (Museum Without Walls). During the beginning of the 'Museum Age' in the 18th century , writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe discussed mythical sculpture...

Hand-coloured portrait of a bird-like spirit, immobilised in marble, cleansing in a spring-time bath. A character formed from Naiads (a Greek nymph of flowing water), and exploring the idea of a ritualistic cleansing to wash away sombre deeds. Taken from The Sialia Marbles, a series of portraits containing ephemeral human sculptures taken between 2016-19. Together these works act as tales contained in a fictional sculpture hall, in direct reaction to Andre Malraux’s 1947 Le Musee Imaginaire (Museum Without Walls). During the beginning of the 'Museum Age' in the 18th century , writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe discussed mythical sculpture...

A group of four late eighteenth century hand-coloured engravings depicting monkeys. Set within giltwood frames From “Histoire Naturelle des Singes et des Makis Peintres d’après Natu...

Red Breast 2021 Signed, dated, and numbered, recto Watercolor using rubber stamps on handmade Twinrocker paper (Edition of 200) 5.75 x 8.5 inches (14.6 x 21.6 cm) This work is off...

Edition 2 of 3 Our lives are filled with a lot of stories and experiences which we rarely talk about. Life is ultimately about self and each person has a different story to tell. Two people can be in the same place but they have different experiences. My works tell stories from everyday occurrences, dreams and premonitions from past times to recent times and sometimes possible future events. I am inspired by the unuttered thoughts, feelings and expressions of people. My works are usually one colour but I sometimes use other mediums like gouache, ballpoint pens and the likes to further express my thoughts in my works. I first came across linocut printmaking at my Alma Mata AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA and I loved the monochrome effect despite the detailing it takes to produce each artwork. At the end of the day, if a viewer can reflect on each piece not only for its beauty but feeling a sense of nostalgia I have succeeded in my work . Nneka Chima...