http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery es-AR Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:45 -0700 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:45 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Zenphoto RSS Generator http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/The-HalbadierStudyAdjSivell.jpg This is a low quality photo of this painting, which the family sold in 2016. It is thought to be a study for a larger full length commission. Model unknown.
Date: 14-mei-2026 15:33]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/The-HalbadierStudyAdjSivell.jpg Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/MarionPattersonIWM_IWM_LD_3030-001.jpg Sivell, Robert; Mrs Marion Patterson, GM; IWM (Imperial War Museums); http://www.artuk.org/artworks/mrs-marion-patterson-gm-7139
Date: 10-okt.-2023 16:44]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/MarionPattersonIWM_IWM_LD_3030-001.jpg Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/Woman-in-Pearls.jpg Model unknown, painting held by family. Possible a member of the extended family, or a sketch in oils for an unidentified commission.
Date: 11-jun.-2023 23:01]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/Woman-in-Pearls.jpg Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:11:24 -0700 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/TwoJollyMenbyRobertSivell.jpg Given to Tom and Geyla Camp in 1962 or '63. This painting actually has a title, based on the song "De Brevitate Vitae" (Life is Short). The song is commonly known as "Gaudeamus igitur" which is translated as "so let us rejoice". This piece was a popular academic drinking song in many European countries, sung or performed at university graduation ceremonies but also to accompany a round of beer! The painting was in the artist's personal collection, and is listed in the catalogue for his memorial exhibit, courtesy of his wife Isobel (my grandmother). I feel that these two men were well known to my grandfather; perhaps friends and companion artists. Could this be a portrait of John Lamont and another artist friend? Maybe I will never know! gau·​de·​a·​mus igi·​tur ˌgau̇-dē-ˈä-mu̇s-ˈi-gi-ˌtu̇r. : therefore let us rejoice. Despite its use as a formal graduation hymn, it is a jocular, lighthearted composition that pokes fun at university life.[citation needed] The song is thought to originate in a Latin manuscript from 1287. It is in the tradition of carpe diem ("seize the day") with its exhortations to enjoy life. It was known as a beer-drinking song in many early universities and is the official song of many schools, colleges, universities, institutions, student societies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaudeamus_igitur
Date: 12-mrt.-2023 0:48]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/TwoJollyMenbyRobertSivell.jpg Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/PeasantGirlbySivell-Mrs-Jamieson.jpg
Date: 12-mrt.-2023 0:38]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/PeasantGirlbySivell-Mrs-Jamieson.jpg Fri, 03 Nov 2000 09:28:06 -0800 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/UnknownMan.jpg While Sivell generally painted on board, this oil painting is on lightweight canvas board.
Date: 22-mei-2020 16:15]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/UnknownMan.jpg Fri, 22 May 2020 16:15:09 -0700 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/Head+of+Woman+sketch.jpg
Date: 22-mei-2020 16:15]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/Head+of+Woman+sketch.jpg Fri, 22 May 2020 16:15:09 -0700 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/NursePortrait.jpg This detailed drawing was apparently a commission from the Imperial War Museum. The label reads: ID 2476. Robert Sivell Nurse Violet Eleanor Reid, G.M. (Commissioned 1942) It was presumably returned to the family at some point after the war, perhaps when the museum archives were too crowded.
Date: 22-mei-2020 16:15]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/NursePortrait.jpg Fri, 22 May 2020 16:15:09 -0700 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/W+Farquharson-Small+portrait+news+clipping.jpg
Date: 22-mei-2020 16:15]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/W+Farquharson-Small+portrait+news+clipping.jpg Fri, 22 May 2020 16:15:09 -0700 http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/KennethDike.jpg This is one of two paintings featuring this Aberdeen University student from Nigeria. I believe he was a fellow student with my mother Elspeth. I love this loose sketch. The family sold the other portrait, which is more formal, full face view, at auction in 2016.
Date: 22-mei-2020 16:15]]> http://www.robertsivell.com/zengallery/More-Portraits/KennethDike.jpg Fri, 22 May 2020 16:15:09 -0700