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Title: World Expo Pics
Post by: Beatha on July 08, 2017, 10:33:42 PM

I took about 1000 pics here, so about a quarter have been uploaded. Right now the flats are among the other figures. If people would prefer I can try to do a separate album later, but if you are eager to see the flats, they should be pretty visible. Several Penny Meyer ones here, including the David Bowie I'd love to find: https://www.flickr.com/photos/65585730@N02/albums (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65585730@N02/albums)

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 09, 2017, 02:40:45 AM

Thanks Beathan exceptional pictures for these first 199 !!
Don't worry to mix the flats wih the other ones.

Would you allow me to load the pictures related to the flats here on our site in a gallery?  I will then start sorting and doing, and as other pictures are also communicated from other sources, pick-up the best in a second phase.

Any indication on the painter's name and painting's name are welcome also !!!

Michel

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: nmrocks on July 09, 2017, 10:39:22 AM

Great photo work Beatha! thank you for chronicling the Expo, Looks like an overwhelming number of options for the artist of all genre's.
Would love to attend.
Ray

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: willie on July 09, 2017, 10:55:12 AM

Very nice photos Beatha.  8) What did they call the Diorama with the elephants  8) Willie

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 10, 2017, 03:39:41 AM

Thanks Beatha for the next pictures, I am adding them to the gallery today....

http://www.intflatfigures.org/index.php?action=gallery;cat=158

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: socko47 on July 10, 2017, 10:04:39 AM

I believe the David Bowie is scratch built by Penny.

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 10, 2017, 11:29:21 AM

Most probably indeed, like some other portraits.  On Xtreme enlargement, we an see some relief made n the face, like the noose, the lips and the chin.  I amnot sre whether the whole face is not just painted on the background, a piece of resin material.

So not a real flat, but artistic combination of miniatures, bas-relief and flat.  Jean Pierre Duthilleul is doing a bit the same here in France.

These are créations and unique pieces...

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Christoph on July 11, 2017, 07:39:09 AM

Thanks for the pictures.
Any ideas who made this: http://www.intflatfigures.org/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9202
A Diorama with paper figures, looks great!!!
What paper was used, what kind of colours?
I need to have some more informations about that.
Christoph

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 11, 2017, 09:00:02 AM

Unfortunately Christoph, I receive picture without any indication about the author, the subject, size, although I think in the USA, these information exist in front of each piece.  But I am happy to have high quality photographs, so well taken at first instance, on focus, centering, lights, altough aken on the spot and not in a cabin, I believe.

Perhaps the organizers have such list, but I ignore who to contact, at distance, and someone could perhaps help from the US side of IFFS to obtain such data ??

Most of details given were from past expos, cross checks, articles, direct contacts or from my pictures collection, whch takes time...., but news articles are new !
I will complete them anyway as infos are collected now or in the future ...

I find this diorama particularly exceptional in quality, density of the characters, beauty of the background.

If someone present at Chicago knows more, he/she will be warmly welcome !!

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Erich on July 11, 2017, 09:12:08 AM

Christoph, please have a look here ....


http://www.soldaademohler.fr/


Erich

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Kulmbach on July 11, 2017, 12:07:29 PM

Hi all!
It´s a diorama from an exhibition that took place in Paris in the early 1930-ies. The exhibition showed various dioramas of French history, all with unique cut out and painted figures.The creators of the figures and dioramas were well known artist such as Lucien Rousselot. This diorama has been on sale at a well known dealer for more than a year.
Jan

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: aba on July 11, 2017, 06:11:51 PM

Dear all,


I like these dioramas very much, too. There are probably more than 30 of it existing. I added some examples which had been for sale in recent years at Drouot.

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Mike G on July 11, 2017, 06:46:46 PM

They're fantastic. What do they sell for?

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Christoph on July 12, 2017, 12:25:38 AM

Thanks for the pictures and the link.
This figures are really great.
Christoph

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Beatha on July 12, 2017, 12:38:19 AM

I added a bunch more pics tonight, and I think I've now put up all the flats. The Alexander at Issus was also a gold winner. It was indeed spectacular! They're in the same place as the others, and I'm hoping to finish with a third and maybe fourth album tomorrow but the flats should all be up. And thanks for the info on the Bowie piece!

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 12, 2017, 12:47:53 AM

A super platine thank, Beatha for your pictures !!

I am now jumping on your abum to extract the flt and arrange them on our gallery in the coming two (2) days. 
I am busy full time to have them at disposition for ll our members very rapidly ...
The gallery is now expanding ....

Hannibal / Michel

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 12, 2017, 01:15:08 AM

I found some 40 more, not seen elsewhere ....    GREAT THANKS AGAIN   Beatha !!

The gallery will have over 100 pics soon,  I am slowly busy to sort and add détails where known to help also the search function to be active.

To those who can identify the painter related to a pic, let me know to add it in the comments ....

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: socko47 on July 12, 2017, 07:44:11 PM

Michel,     Jean Pierre Duthilleul was in attendance along with, I believe, the pieces you refer to. He is in the group of artists that astonish the viewer with the detail they achieve.

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: nmrocks on July 12, 2017, 08:49:50 PM

I didn't see any that I didn't think were great but the Alexander the great shadow box is extraordinary!!
Ray

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 13, 2017, 03:18:19 AM

Yes, indeed, Alexander the Great and the battle of Ipsus was impressive, I have some pics I wll load this morning!

I HAVE just LOADED four pictures of GdF now in the gallery (No 44 to 47)

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: PJDeluhery on July 13, 2017, 11:01:47 AM

Hello all. Lots of great flats at WE. I have many pictures, which I will post to a gallery as soon as I get unpacked and have the chance. I was truly a world class show with many great artists. Too bad more of us could not be there. More to follow..............

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: kevind on July 14, 2017, 07:16:30 AM

Hopefully yours are in there, pat...they were truly outstanding!

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Mike G on July 14, 2017, 07:49:33 AM

Great job guys. These photos are terrific

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 14, 2017, 08:19:43 AM

I've finished placing mine, from two photographers ...  about 130 pictures.
Michel

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: kevind on July 15, 2017, 08:36:25 AM

In response to a question I received, I painted The Alchemist, Veteran,Jester,Steppe Warrior and Self-Portrait.
All,save the Steppe Warrior are from Benedikt Widtmann and Jupiter Miniatures.

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 15, 2017, 09:09:41 AM

Thanks Kevin, I'll add your name as painter (shortcut, unless you send me yr full name by mp).  = DONE

The steppe warrior is one of the four Russian warriors sold ; I have them at home for painting, nice engraving ....
(I've a collection of 730 picts of busts only, pained by many people ... used also for traceability but not the Alchmist ...)


Michel

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 15, 2017, 09:40:17 AM

Actually, I found back the Alchemist = it is an engraving of Andreas Trost, announced in January 2015, it is 75mm high !

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/19/31/59/25/alchim11.jpg)

You are my first painting, thank you ....

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: PJDeluhery on July 15, 2017, 11:35:29 AM

Thanks, Kevin. My work did make it into the gallery.


Michel did an excellent job here and is to be commended not only for accuracy but also speed. By
the time I got home, the photos were up. Well done, Michel!!!!


Many, many outstanding flats at this show. The work was just unbelievable.



Congrats on your awards, Kevin.

Title: Re: World Expo Pics
Post by: Hannibal on July 15, 2017, 12:12:16 PM

Thank you PJD, actually I was very lucky to have two photographers with excellent pictures, and on restoration for a bypass 4 weeks ago, I had plenty of time at home to remaster them during the entire week (over 5o hours work)....

It is a pleasure to bring them in this gallery and please correct me on any mistake found.  If you have better pics, we can replace or add them too ...

This exhibition is one of the best in quality, seen so far ! and I will miss Kulmbach, booked since two years !!! (arrgh!)

Michel