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Henry, 8 th Lord Arundell of Wardour


 

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Henry, 8 th Lord Arundell of Wardour
The six foot, six-inch Henry (1740-1808), a Catholic, was a member of the Arundell family, one the oldest aristocratic families of medieval England. Their ancestral home was Wardour Castle in Wiltshire, almost entirely destroyed in 1644 and gradually rebuilt by Henry. Inheriting the title and estates at the age of sixteen, he traveled on the Grand Tour of Italy. This portrait was made in 1763 just after his marriage to Mary Conquest of Irnham, Lincolnshire, an heiress whose wealth substantially improved his financial condition. The painting was done by Sir Joshua Reynolds,is display at Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Ohio

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Dale Hardin 		 

I like the lighting and the way you have used the doorway to frame this shot, Rita. I don't think there is much to do critique wise to this image unless you want to tweak the highlights a bit.

If you really wanted to play around you could make it totally symmetrical but it isn't necessary 'cause it looks good as is. It would just be an exercise in editing. Good eye in seeing this unusual POV.


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February 15, 2011

 

Stephen Shoff 		  Great natural framing. Even the reflections on the floor contributed.


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February 15, 2011

 
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Rita K. Connell's Gallery 		  lead on fearless leader alway up for a challenge....but needs directions...LOL

thank you stephen I thought the floor was pretty cool also.


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February 16, 2011

 
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Susan M. Reynolds's Gallery 		  Beautiful capture of photographing painted works of art...I like how you framed it and the blues contrast nicely with the gold inside the door frame. Well done!


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February 16, 2011

 

Aimee C. Eisaman 		  I really love this shot! It is more than just a picture of a picture...it is art in and of itself! I personally would like to see you give the symmetry a try on this one. With Dales help I'm sure you can make it happen. Other than that I have no suggestions. :~)


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February 16, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen 		  I love the rich colors and thanks for all the info, Peter would be proud! (Has anyone talked to him lately?)

It looks to me like there is a bit of lens distortion with the door frame being pinched a bit in the middle.


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February 16, 2011

 

Anthony L. Mancuso 		  I'm not usually a big fan of pictures of pictures Rita, but I love the way you double framed this and the colors look great. Thanks for that thorough description too. At that height he must've been a relative giant, since the average height of a man was much shorter back then than it is now.

I was going to mention the pincushioining of the door frame, but Jeff beat me to it...


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February 16, 2011

 
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  more symmetry
more symmetry

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thanks so much it is always fun to visit the art musuem I am like you tony not to often I like a picture of a picture. but this one really caught my eye.

I do not know what you mean by pinched a bit or pncushioining of the door frame. lens distortion. what could I do to fix it and you need to circle the area you are referring.

here it is more symmetry at least I think that what you wanted aimee

thanks susan I am glad you are feeling well enough to join us, always nice to have your input. No I haven't heard from Pete!


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February 16, 2011

 
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