Post a beautiful photograph or painting....
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The Charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo
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One more, also at the battle of Waterloo:
Depiction of Sergeant Charles Ewart capturing the eagle of the French 45e Régiment de Ligne (45th Regiment of the Line) at the Battle of Waterloo.
Depiction of Sergeant Charles Ewart capturing the eagle of the French 45e Régiment de Ligne (45th Regiment of the Line) at the Battle of Waterloo.
The largest steam locomotive ever built: The 4-8-8-4 articulated "Big Boy:"
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I don't have any pics, but I have some pretty cool artwork hanging in my office. It was done by my great-grandfather, who was an artist; for a while he'd gotten into a different painting, style, "verre eglomise" - the painting is done in reverse, on the back of the glass, then framed. It takes a lot of thought and is unforgiving - you have to picture the forefront & paint it on first, the background goes on last. Once it's on & dry, there's no painting over to correct what you don't like.
I have a few hanging in my office, all are mountain scenes with lakes or rivers, lots of trees, maybe a house or two on the mountain or boats on the water.
My brother has one of his other works, a similar scene, 360 degrees, painted on the inside of a wine bottle; he had to envision it, figure out what goes on first, & bend small brushes to reach down in & paint it. It's very, very cool. My dad (and his mom) always joked that he really liked his wine & most certainly drained the bottle himself prior to painting the inside of it.
I have a few hanging in my office, all are mountain scenes with lakes or rivers, lots of trees, maybe a house or two on the mountain or boats on the water.
My brother has one of his other works, a similar scene, 360 degrees, painted on the inside of a wine bottle; he had to envision it, figure out what goes on first, & bend small brushes to reach down in & paint it. It's very, very cool. My dad (and his mom) always joked that he really liked his wine & most certainly drained the bottle himself prior to painting the inside of it.
His paintings are huge as well. Entire wall size. So much goin on. Here’s one of his most famous.
USS Constitution. The oldest commissioned Naval ship in the world. In active service since 1797.
I have this print hanging on my wall, not because it's that beautiful but it contained the first two vehicles I ever owned in the same picture. I thought it was karma...
One of my favorites:
I've wondered before if that painting influenced Tom Waits' Nighthawks at the Diner album? Maybe it's just coincidence. His music has always had that vibe.
One of mine as well. I was happily surprised to see Chicago Museum of Art had it on display so I got to see it in person. It really just draws you inOne of my favorites:
Every damn time I see that picture I get vertigo
