Paintings inspired by historical events
03-08-2011
, 10:45 PM
I will not say anything about the paintings; I will leave that to the reader, for an excursion into history and an explanation of the importance of the context and presentation of the event:
Painting of the death of Lord Nelson,
By Benjamin west
Washington crossing the Delaware, by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze:
Third of May, 1808, by Francisco de Goya:
The death of Marat, by Jacques-Louis David
Guerncia, by Pablo Picasso:
-Zeno
Painting of the death of Lord Nelson,
By Benjamin west
Washington crossing the Delaware, by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze:
Third of May, 1808, by Francisco de Goya:
The death of Marat, by Jacques-Louis David
Guerncia, by Pablo Picasso:
-Zeno
03-09-2011
, 02:00 AM
Obviously one of my favorites:
John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence
Another favorite:
Vincenzo Camuccini's Morte de Cesare
John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence
Another favorite:
Vincenzo Camuccini's Morte de Cesare
03-09-2011
, 12:00 PM
This was the first painting i thought of when i saw this thread. It is a special case though in that it was inspired by, but also instrumental in making this event a historical one in the first place. I can't think of any other case where a painting and its topic are so inextricably linked, where the mentioning of the name equally evokes memories of the painting and the incident and where an actually minor event (compared to what preceded it - see WWI thread - and what was still to follow) was elevated way above its "given significance" - if you will - by a single work of art.
Thinking about this it might not even be a special case of "Paintings inspired by historical events" but its pinnacle.
/recency bias
Thinking about this it might not even be a special case of "Paintings inspired by historical events" but its pinnacle.
/recency bias
03-11-2011
, 03:24 AM
03-13-2011
, 01:30 AM
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ok, I'm going out on a limb here and asking for titles, if nothing else. Why not a twenty word explanation, just to prime the pump, so to speak. A couple of these I could not identify, at least not in context. And I'd like to know more about all of the events themselves. The paintings inspire curiousity. Maybe start a new thread where you pick a painting and discuss the related events? It would be like balladeering with paintings instead of songs.
Quote:
Painting of the death of Lord Nelson,
By Benjamin west
By Benjamin west
He didn't die on the deck (as the "Death of Nelson" might suggest). He was carried below deck with a handkerchief over his face. There he was attended to by the surgeon and other seamen, receiving wine and lemonade as well as updates on the course of the battle. He dies about three hours later, knowing that he and his fleet achieved total victory. No British ships lost and something like 20 enemy ships captured (some of which later sank, blew up, or didn't survive the coming storm).
His victory at Trafalgar secured British sea supremacy for the duration of the century and laid to rest the possibility of an invasion of Britain by Napoleon's forces.
03-13-2011
, 04:49 AM
Quote:
Admiral Horatio Nelson shot through the back on deck of the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Engaged with the Redoutable at close distance, French snipers pick off Admiral Nelson, who was pacing the deck wearing his distinctive medals and decorations.
He didn't die on the deck (as the "Death of Nelson" might suggest). He was carried below deck with a handkerchief over his face. There he was attended to by the surgeon and other seamen, receiving wine and lemonade as well as updates on the course of the battle. He dies about three hours later, knowing that he and his fleet achieved total victory. No British ships lost and something like 20 enemy ships captured (some of which later sank, blew up, or didn't survive the coming storm).
His victory at Trafalgar secured British sea supremacy for the duration of the century and laid to rest the possibility of an invasion of Britain by Napoleon's forces.
He didn't die on the deck (as the "Death of Nelson" might suggest). He was carried below deck with a handkerchief over his face. There he was attended to by the surgeon and other seamen, receiving wine and lemonade as well as updates on the course of the battle. He dies about three hours later, knowing that he and his fleet achieved total victory. No British ships lost and something like 20 enemy ships captured (some of which later sank, blew up, or didn't survive the coming storm).
His victory at Trafalgar secured British sea supremacy for the duration of the century and laid to rest the possibility of an invasion of Britain by Napoleon's forces.
Can you imagine a more thrilling death? Hell, it might be worth it. Total victoy achieved through ingenious methods, ensuring the future history of your homeland. Rhythmically rocking on high seas, surrounded by seamen you've loved. Reminds me of:
Oh sink me this ship, master gunner!
Sink her! Split her in twain!
I'd rather fall into the arms of God, than into
the hands of Spain!
I think it's Tennyson, but can't recall context. Perhaps something about facing spanish galleons with choice between sinking own ship, or capture. Not perfectly appropriate, but meets the spirit of Trafalgar, an exalting, glorifying death. The ultimate sacrafice.
03-15-2011
, 08:20 AM
Since I have some Cossack blood in me:
Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire by Ilya Repin:
Amazing painting imo. Try to enlarge it and look at their face expressions.
From wikipedia:
The text of the Sultan's letter to the Cossacks:
The reply was a stream of invective and vulgar rhymes, parodying the Sultan's titles:
Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire by Ilya Repin:
Amazing painting imo. Try to enlarge it and look at their face expressions.
From wikipedia:
The text of the Sultan's letter to the Cossacks:
Quote:
As the Sultan; son of Muhammad; brother of the Sun and Moon; grandson and viceroy of God; ruler of the kingdoms of Macedonia, Babylon, Jerusalem, Upper and Lower Egypt; emperor of emperors; sovereign of sovereigns; extraordinary knight, never defeated; steadfast guardian of the tomb of Jesus Christ; trustee chosen by God himself; the hope and comfort of Muslims; confounder and great defender of Christians—I command you, the Zaporozhian Cossacks, to submit to me voluntarily and without any resistance, and to desist from troubling me with your attacks.
—Turkish Sultan Mehmed IV
—Turkish Sultan Mehmed IV
Quote:
Zaporozhian Cossacks to the Turkish Sultan!
Thou art a turkish imp, the damned devil's brother and friend, and a secretary to Lucifer himself. What the devil kind of knight art thou that cannot slay a hedgehog with your naked arse? The devil ****s, and your army eats. Thou a son of a bitch wilt not ever make subjects of Christian sons; we have no fear of your army, by land and by sea we will battle with thee, **** thy mother.
Thou art the Babylonian scullion, Macedonian wheelwright, brewer of Jerusalem, goat-****er of Alexandria, swineherd of Greater and Lesser Egypt, Armenian pig, Podolian villain, catamite of Tartary, hangman of Kamyanets, and fool of all the world and underworld, a fool before our God, a grandson of the Serpent, and the crick in our dick. Pig's snout, mare's arse, slaughterhouse cur, unchristened brow, screw thine own mother!
So the Zaporozhians declare, you lowlife. Thou wilt not even be herding Christian pigs. Now we shall conclude, for we don't know the date and don't have a calendar; the moon's in the sky, the year in the book, the day's the same over here as it is over there; for this kiss our arse!
Thou art a turkish imp, the damned devil's brother and friend, and a secretary to Lucifer himself. What the devil kind of knight art thou that cannot slay a hedgehog with your naked arse? The devil ****s, and your army eats. Thou a son of a bitch wilt not ever make subjects of Christian sons; we have no fear of your army, by land and by sea we will battle with thee, **** thy mother.
Thou art the Babylonian scullion, Macedonian wheelwright, brewer of Jerusalem, goat-****er of Alexandria, swineherd of Greater and Lesser Egypt, Armenian pig, Podolian villain, catamite of Tartary, hangman of Kamyanets, and fool of all the world and underworld, a fool before our God, a grandson of the Serpent, and the crick in our dick. Pig's snout, mare's arse, slaughterhouse cur, unchristened brow, screw thine own mother!
So the Zaporozhians declare, you lowlife. Thou wilt not even be herding Christian pigs. Now we shall conclude, for we don't know the date and don't have a calendar; the moon's in the sky, the year in the book, the day's the same over here as it is over there; for this kiss our arse!
03-15-2011
, 10:14 AM
The Last Supper by Salvador Dali:
Napoleon Crossing the Alps by David:
Napoleon Crossing the Alps by David:
03-15-2011
, 06:11 PM
Bohemond alone mounts the rampart of Antioch
By Gustave Doré
"Bohemond I (also spelled Bohemund or Boamund) (c. 1058 – 3 March 1111), Prince of Taranto and Prince of Antioch, was one of the leaders of the First Crusade. The Crusade had no outright military leader, but instead was ruled by a committee of nobles. Bohemond was one of the most important of these leaders."
By Gustave Doré
"Bohemond I (also spelled Bohemund or Boamund) (c. 1058 – 3 March 1111), Prince of Taranto and Prince of Antioch, was one of the leaders of the First Crusade. The Crusade had no outright military leader, but instead was ruled by a committee of nobles. Bohemond was one of the most important of these leaders."
03-15-2011
, 08:03 PM