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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Charles V ( 1338-1380) The Wise
Secretive, thin, ill proportioned, intelligent, taciturn and riddled with gout, Charles won back much of territorial France. He was the first of the great Valois builders( the Louvre and Bastille He is credited with starting the National Library of France.
John II ( 1319-1364) The Good
He was taken captive by the Black Prince and held for ransom in England. He negotiated a return to France. Whether a foolish or simply stupidity, John returned to English captivity and died while captive.
Philip VI( 1293-1350) The Fortunate
Not so fortunate. The 100 Years War began with Philip. The most devastating defeat happened in the Battle of Crécy. Before the battle was joined a storm ravaged the battlefield followed by a huge swlrling flock of panicked crows. Not … Continue reading
Eye See You Mirror
Eyes taken from portraits around the world are placed around the central mirror. When you walk past all the eyes shift. Looking up. Looking down. Looking sideways.
Eleonora of Toledo
Posted in Lenticular Flip Art
Tagged Eleonora, Flips, History, Lenticular, Medici, Portraits
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La Valliére
This image is composed in layers cut out with a scalpel. Each layer is separated from the other with clear resin, achieving remarkable depth. The duchesse de La Valliére was the first mistress of Louis XIV of France. She was … Continue reading
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Paolo and Francesca
Another baroque stage set in resin, Paolo and Francesca are two lovers from Dante’s Inferno.
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Homeboy
Part of the ongoing baroque stage set resin series, Homeboy represents being out of one’s element. A study in incongruity.
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The Hunt
Part of the baroque set resin series. The Hunt was the first of this series and shows a wren pierced with a golden arrow. But the wren lives.
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Mark Evans Fine Art 