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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2010 10:02:49 GMT
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Post by randomnobody on May 30, 2010 15:19:19 GMT
That is an amazing painting, and the sword isn't half bad, either.  I do feel like I've seen it before...but can't seem to recall where. It would have been ages ago, though.  |
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Post by Dom T. on May 30, 2010 17:20:00 GMT
It's.... BEYOOTEEFUUULL!! THAT is art.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2010 23:13:45 GMT
Isn't that Lancelot being knighted?
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Post by Dom T. on May 31, 2010 2:08:46 GMT
Oh, ew. Lancelot? That guy's a douche-bag. Stealin' people's wives and sh*t.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2010 14:21:34 GMT
"The Accolade" and "Godspeed" by Leighton are two of my wife's absolute favorite paintings. I doubt that the sword from the painting has ever been made, but making something like that is right up Brenno's alley. More of the artist's work: www.illusionsgallery.com/leighton-eb.html |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2010 6:04:44 GMT
Haha. Brendan has made quite a name for himself on these forums. it's good though, people like him are great to work with, social able, willing to share secrets, and love the art of sword crafting.
That is a beautiful piece, the art and the sword. I don't think I've ever been so captivated by a picture. it's wonderful. And the sword is good looking too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2010 10:15:43 GMT
My wife and I bought a print of that painting when we first married. One just looks at it to be reminded of (chivalry). The sword, I would love.
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Post by padric101 on Jun 14, 2010 11:06:37 GMT
Hey Liam, Thank you for sharing that link, some beautiful moving stuff. +1 for the link.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2010 11:13:55 GMT
You're right that is a beautiful painting. The sword kinda looks like the Arms & Armor "German Branch Sword" with its long, slender blade and unusual pommel and guard. www.armour.com/sword078.html |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2010 8:52:40 GMT
padric101, welcome. Like Dragoon my wife and I had bought a print of the "Accolade" when we were first married.
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Post by William Swiger on Jul 21, 2010 11:05:19 GMT
That is a really nice painting. Great detail.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2010 15:56:57 GMT
Ah, romanticism.  The hilt looks heavily inspired by cermonial swords of the 19:th century, which were in turn designed to harken back to what was then thought of as a more chivalrous age. Very typical for the romantic era:   (It seems to have rather sizable wheel pommel, though, going by what I can see of it.) The blade, likewise, looks to be of later design yet still battle oriented. The triple fullers are an interesting detail. It looks like the sort of blade you would usually find on a more recent baskethilt or military cut-and-thrust sword:  Over-all, it's not a medieval sword; rather it represents the highly romanticised image people of the time had of medieval swords. Call it a proto-fantasy sword if you will. Personally, I really like it. Would love to see a faithfull reproduction of it. |
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