Sunday, February 14, 2016

'L'amour' from MartinC - "Words are Wine for the Lips"

This bonus round was an easy choice for me, I'd spotted these figures from Wargames Foundry a while ago. I like to think that the suitor is seducing his love with some romantic poety.

To see the world in a grain of sand
And heaven in a wild flower
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
And eternity in an hour.

 
William Blake




However knowing 18th Century types it's probably Fanny Hill by John Cleland. They weren't also that hot on hygiene which explains the dust around the base of the chaise longue (The glue leached into the paper).The flooring and carpet are both 18th Century designs

28 comments:

  1. This is awesome. Great work Martin!

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    1. Cheers. I'm actually a little disappointed with it. I wanted to make a much better job of the painting but ran out of time.

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  2. Such a lovely poem to have chosen Martin. A nice piece of work here and very fitting for this theme.

    Well done sir!

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  3. Nice find. Great miniatures. Good work.

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  4. Nice find. Great miniatures. Good work.

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    1. Cheers. Had grander plans for them as there are other figures in set

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  6. Very nice, the lady on the chaise longue reminded me of Pauline Borghese (Bonaparte) a bit!

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  7. Great choice of subject Martin! Shame about the glue leaching out but it doesn't detract from a wonderful execution.

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  8. Was annoying but ran out of time too correct. Ta

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  9. What a smashing little scene - very nice!

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  10. She looks super-comfortable! And she's not yet fallen asleep listening! Awesome work!

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  11. Lovely vignette.
    The lady is definitely "in a swoon"

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    1. Thank you Sarah. The power of words is boundless

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  12. Nice work, Martin! It is only slightly diminished by the glue frosting...they are far to busy in Romancing than Cleaning! ;)

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