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Title: 1001 Arabian Nights - Wimor
Post by: marko on February 14, 2015, 07:30:38 PM
One of the sets I have wanted all my life after seeing it in Ortmann's book on flat figures.  I have seen it variously described as 'fanciful', 'erotic' and 'slightly pornagraphic' all of which could fit based on ones point of view I suppose.


Set is by Wimor and engraved by Mohr.  It is still available from Modellbau Holland-Merten though this one came in from EBay Germany.


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The dwarf blowing into the hookah needed a slight repair which I have noticed seems pretty common - the smoke cloud apparently falls off a lot. 


I don't know if I will do justice to the sultan like Mike Taylor did in his book but, it should be a fun paint.  (A big bed, two lusty woman and long feathers - it is indeed good to be the Sultan!)


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mark  8)
Title: Re: 1001 Arabian Nights - Wimor
Post by: Ed Humphreys on February 19, 2015, 12:05:00 PM
Bear in mind the fine distinction between erotic and kinky. Erotic is being gently stroked all over with a feather. Kinky is when you use the whole chicken.
Ed
Title: Re: 1001 Arabian Nights - Wimor
Post by: errant49 on February 19, 2015, 01:20:18 PM
A fine distinction Ed; I agree !
Marko this set is one of the finest ever engraved; there should be a picture of it somewhere in my gallery or in the old site part
Eric
Title: Re: 1001 Arabian Nights - Wimor
Post by: marko on February 19, 2015, 04:12:42 PM
Eric, given your basic intent to paint every flat every made I figured you had painted this one at some time.  However, I don't see anything in your Galleries for this.


Ed major kudos for your definition skills in regards to this.  I will remember that and get it into conversation wherever possible for the next month... ::)


mark  8)
Title: Re: 1001 Arabian Nights - Wimor
Post by: errant49 on February 19, 2015, 04:36:21 PM
There is a little scene in My Gallery, subgallery "Civilians"
Eric
Title: Re: 1001 Arabian Nights - Wimor
Post by: marko on February 19, 2015, 08:45:42 PM
Got it Eric and nicely painted too.  The sultan is indeed have a well deserved night in!


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