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Thursday, June 15, 2023
1877
Our last academic art pieces of a man "of a certain age" is by Gallian from 1877.
A saw a painting of a flag bearer in Paris years ago, and this reminds me of it.
All the models appear to have massive thigh and calf muscles; no skinny fellas portrayed. I suspect that the models were chosen for their almost-Olympian physiques. Interesting as all the artists had the same strategy.
You make an excellent point. From what I've read, they were carefully selected from a fairly large pool of men, many of whom were supplementing their imcome as laborers. I did a recent series on a particular model whose career spanned decades, and we can assume that he didn't have to do the cattle calls after a certain point.
Another example of where the model's placement and effort to be stable, make for a great pose. In this case, thus extending and maximising the length of posing time. Narrow centre of gravity, locking the base of the pole on the back of the left calf and thigh, forming triangles with the hand grip and arms, hands twisting in opposite directions. This gives some correction flexibly, again to extend to the maximum timing. He's very good and inspiring. His years on a farm or a quarry have paid off, immortalised for us to enjoy and learn from his excellent technique.
All the models appear to have massive thigh and calf muscles; no skinny fellas portrayed. I suspect that the models were chosen for their almost-Olympian physiques. Interesting as all the artists had the same strategy.
ReplyDeleteYou make an excellent point. From what I've read, they were carefully selected from a fairly large pool of men, many of whom were supplementing their imcome as laborers. I did a recent series on a particular model whose career spanned decades, and we can assume that he didn't have to do the cattle calls after a certain point.
DeleteAnother example of where the model's placement and effort to be stable, make for a great pose. In this case, thus extending and maximising the length of posing time. Narrow centre of gravity, locking the base of the pole on the back of the left calf and thigh, forming triangles with the hand grip and arms, hands twisting in opposite directions. This gives some correction flexibly, again to extend to the maximum timing. He's very good and inspiring. His years on a farm or a quarry have paid off, immortalised for us to enjoy and learn from his excellent technique.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully enlightening comment, David! Thanks.
DeleteThanks, as ever Jerry. Just a matter of placing yourself in the same pose. I do assume others work this out as well?
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