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Discussion in 'Figure News' started by bono, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. bono Member

    Merkava, Nap, NeilW and 3 others like this.
  2. Martin Antonenko A Fixture

    Country:
    Germany
    Hi Bono!

    First of all: Wish you great success with your new firm!

    But regarding the figure:

    Did you know this statue of Gen. Grant (scale 1:1), sculpted after the same photo, standing at the President Grant Presidencial Library in Starkville, Mississsippi?

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    There are lot of pics to be found at the www.

    Compare the proportions of the head/body, the shoulders and the likeness of the face - especially the length of the beard, the vest, length of his coat and so on...

    You will also notice that the tree is leaning to the other side - which has an effect on the posture ...

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    I know, it sounds crazy, but:

    With only a few small corrections (rank insignia, buttons) that could - without changing the face! - become a good Robert E. Lee!

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    Cheers
    Old Pete likes this.
  3. Tom W. Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    There´s a very pretty 120 mm-version from Fort Duquesne,and Andrea did him in in 54 mm,too.
  4. Reptor A Fixture

    Country:
    Japan
    Very beuatiful work ! Good luck for the futur and long life to Cbfigurines !:love:(y)
    Oda likes this.
  5. NeilW A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    A nice figure but as a portrait of Grant I think Martin's right in his assessment.

    The first below is the original photo: much lighter beard. Let's forget about the angle of the tree Martin, perhaps a second photo was taken from the other side ;) (but it's freestanding anyway, so just needs spinning round).

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    Above are the battle of Cold Harbour original, an early ACW one as a Brigadier General (note the ZZ Top style beard) and as President.

    Also note his distinctive slightly raised/cocked brow (slightly pensive look) which seems to appear on most portraits.
  6. bono Member

    Thank you for your feedback.(y)
    A very beautiful representation in Mississippi.

    Forget the tree just turn. Just a mistake when staging for photography.
    This is my 54mm interpretation of the great man.

    thank

    Nap likes this.
  7. Merkava Active Member

    Country:
    France
    I was in the Greg's workshop with Charles when he started sculpting it. A very nice interpretation.

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