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The Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Frederic William Burton (1864) (i.postimg.cc)
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[–] 7 points 2 years ago

Amazingly evocative, and beautifully painted

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    [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    His mail sleeves are giving me a confusing perspective.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    The pillar for me. Like he has an elephant leg.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    Now you mention it XD!

    These are quite common centre structures in English castles, whenever I visit one the guides invariably tell the story of a left-hand rail designed so a descending English knight can strike the French invader with his strong sword wielding right arm. I'm not sure if it's a myth...

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    • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    This is amazing

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    [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Definitely worth a repost, the blue and the fabric are incredible work for gouache and watercolour.

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    [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Wow, this is so beautiful and moving. I’m in awe

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    [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Look how hard his sword is!

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    • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    Sure, but when I do it to women in the parking lot stairwell, everyones upset, cops are called...

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