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Famous Artists: Tribute to My Great Uncle Franklin H. Redelius, an Expert on the Flemish Masters, a Member of the Baltimore Realists

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Fred Griffin Real Estate Florida Broker BK436788

Franklin H. Redelius, an Expert on the Flemish Masters, and an Artist in His Own Right, a Member of "The Baltimore Realists", passed away this week in Baltimore, Maryland Frank Redelius made numerous trips to to the Great Museums of Europe; he consulted with the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida.  His own Paintings are highly sought after "Realist Still Life" works of Art, mostly Oil on Canvas.

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Self-Portrait of Franklin H. Redelius

Frank Redelius - Self Portrait

 

     When I was a teenager, I caught a Red Eft Salamander in a lake in North Carolina.  Uncle Frank was visiting at the time; he was fascinated with the creature.  Upon his return to Baltimore, he painted Two Snowy Owls gazing in awe at the Bright Red Salamander.  That painting hangs in Mom's living room.

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Frank Redelius with his wife, Mary Gray (right), in 1971.  Sister-in-Law Anna Garland Bowden (my Grandmother) is on the left.

Frank Redelius with his wife, Mary Gray (right) and his sister-in-law, Anna Garland (left)

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     We once talked with Uncle Frank in Baltimore; he had returned from a European trip to study the works of Sir Peter Paul Rubens, and was anxious to tell of his Journey.  (Uncle Frank was a renowned expert on Rubens, and was welcome in the inner recesses of the Great Museums of Europe).  Frank Redelius was a spirited Artist, very passionate - he broke down in tears as he spoke of "Holding the Works of Rubens in My Hands".

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Franklin H. Redelius Still Life with Fruit, Basket, and Birds

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      The Photo below is of a Dinner arranged by Carol Thompson.  Frank Redelius is on the right.

Frank Redelius, One of the Eight Baltimore Realists

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"Tiger Snail", Oil on Canvas

Tiger Snail, Oil on Canvas by Frank Redelius

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Wikipedia Article mentioning Frank Redelius among The Baltimore Realists

Frank Redelius, Baltimore Realists, Jacques Maroger, Wikipedia

 

 

Franklin H. Redelius - Daffodils, Parrot Tulips, and Butterflies

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Baltimore Sun Article on Art Exhibit featuring Frank Redelius

Franklin H. Redelius - Parrots, Tulips, and DaffodilsFrank Redelius mentioned in Baltimore Sun

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Frank Redelius Authored a Book, "The Master Keys"

Frank Redelius, The Master Keys Flemish Masters

Frank Redelius, The Master Keys Flemish Masters Book Review

Frank Redelius, The Master Keys Flemish Masters Book on Amazon

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Franklin H. Redelius - Owls Resting Under Full Moon

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Franklin H. Redelius - Head of Greek Warrior in Profile

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Franklin H. Redelius, Rearing Horse

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Franklin H. Redelius - The White Cock

 

Franklin H. Redelius, an Expert on the Flemish Masters, and an Artist in His Own Right, a Member of "The Baltimore Realists", passed away this week in Baltimore, Maryland Frank Redelius made numerous trips to to the Great Museums of Europe; he consulted with the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida

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Rest in Peace, Uncle Frank.

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Posted by

Frederick Griffin, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Tallahassee Florida Metropolitan Area    

 

Disclaimer:  Nothing in the above blog article is to be construed as legal advice, tax advice, or financial advice.  For legal advice see an attorney.   For tax advice or financial advice see a tax attorney, certified public accountant, or other qualified professional.

 

Comments(10)

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Michael Kitsch
Coldwell Banker - Katy, TX
Quite remarkable. Some very interesting effects. Amazing what an artist can do. I am in awe. Have a great week.
Jun 28, 2011 04:36 PM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

Hi, Fred -- a nice tribute piece for your Great Uncle.  It is nice that you will have not only the memories of him, but also his legacy as an artist. 

Jun 28, 2011 06:05 PM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Fred, I am sorry to hear about your Uncle, he was very talented and his paintings are beautiful.  I love oil paintings and tried my hand at it in my youth in Baltimore, MD where I grew up!

Jun 29, 2011 02:48 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Cheryl, thank you.  It is amazing what an artist can do.  Uncle Frank would lay a bowl of fruit next to a violin on a table, or perhaps some flowers in a vase, and he would create a colorful masterpiece using oil paints on a piece of canvas.

Eric -   Listening to Uncle Frank talk about the Flemish Masters as if they were his personal friends - it was very moving.

Christine - my family on Mom's side has been in Baltimore since the days of Lord Baltimore.   Mom lives today in Owings Mills, MD which is northwest of the city.   However, Mom (and the rest of us) grew up in Venice, Florida just up the beach from Naples.    Thanks for your kind words.

Jun 29, 2011 03:45 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Fred, My mom lives in the house I grew up in, outside of Towson.  My two sons both live in Parkville and I "flew" as far south as I could get to be in a warm beautiful place!

Jun 29, 2011 03:57 AM
Virginia Kail
Investments, starter houses, luxury homes,farms, acreage - Cookeville, TN
True Blue Realty, Homes and Land for Sale

Fred,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It must have been neat to have someone like your uncle Frank in the family. I'm sure you learned a lot from him.

Jun 29, 2011 11:17 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Virginia,  Uncle Frank provided us a glimpse into the World of Great Art.    I thank God for the time we had with him.

Jun 29, 2011 02:26 PM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Hi, Laura.   One of the challenges with my late Uncle's original works are the medium that he used.  He experimented with many types of canvas, and many types of paint.   Some original works have not aged as well as others.

 Thanks for commenting, and best wishes on your eBay sales!

   May your father rest in peace.

Nov 01, 2012 03:17 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

@Mary -  I don't know at this moment... but I will get back to you on this.  Please email me from my profile page (click the button at the top right of this page).  Thanks.  Fred

Jan 13, 2015 06:26 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

re:  comment #13

          Thank you, Jessica!  My Mom and were talking about Uncle Frank just the other day.

Dec 22, 2015 10:04 AM