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Le sublime dévouement / the sacrifice (2011) Painting by James Augustin
Sold by James Augustin
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Original Artwork
Painting,
Oil
- Dimensions Height 15.8in, Width 15.8in
- Categories Paintings under $500 Abstract
In September, 1346, Edouard III puts the siege in front of the city of Calais the garrison of which commanded by the knight Jean of Vienna resists heroically the army of king of England. After eleven months of siege, the starving city negotiates its surrender. Edouard III, tired and irritated by the long calaisian resistance, accepts that six persons are delivered to him to be executed...
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Inspiration D'après L'oeuvre De RodinLes Bourgeois De Calais / Inspiration According To The Work Of RodinLes Bourgeois De Calais
Advertising graphic designer, fascinated by this job, I draw since the childhood. The techniques of artistic expression acquired during my studies or within the framework of an evening class join naturally and spontaneously to the themes which I like approaching. Portraits translate the feelings that inspire me the represented persons, on the artistic, emotional or intellectual plan. The landscapes, often evoke a particular perception, rarely the simple aesthetics of the place. The nature, the myths and the historic facts are a source of inspiration. Finally the drawing, the painting or occasionally the photography, allow me to share sensations, impressions, mental images which occur me. Meeting on my visitors' book and thank you for your visit...
James Augustin
- Nationality: FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1960
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- Groups: Contemporary French Artists