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Title: The Sun King
Post by: errant49 on October 19, 2015, 05:04:30 AM

A high scale figure by Benedikt Widmann, inspired by a Van der Meulen painting, Louis XIV at the siege of Besançon
I confess that I was not convinced at first sight and I wait a little before buying it
The general attitude is good but there are not many details so the painting work is most important
I dare to say that I am quite happy with the result
Eric

Title: Re: The Sun King
Post by: Brian on October 19, 2015, 06:33:21 PM

Well done Eric, the figure has the look like some of the old flats I have  ;)
Maybe have a go at this one!!

Title: Re: The Sun King
Post by: Roland Simon on October 20, 2015, 01:22:13 AM

Wonderful work Eric.I like the colour of the horse very much. That inspires me for the next figure of Löuis staff from Bretegnier I have to paint......

Title: Re: The Sun King
Post by: Joerg on October 20, 2015, 02:03:08 AM

Whow !!!

Title: Re: The Sun King
Post by: Julia Kehle on October 23, 2015, 04:45:52 PM

Hi Eric,
I am very happy to read, that you are satisfied with that Figure. I am the engravingmother ;-). So glad, that you don't throw stones to the engraver :-D ha... ha….Greetings, Julia


As I told you already, the painting is great!

Title: Re: The Sun King
Post by: errant49 on November 05, 2015, 05:18:30 AM

Hi all I placed the figure on a base to add a little "majesty"
I am satisfied  :D :D
Julia the figure is well done because it is not easy to catch the particular style of this time's horses
I also do prefer when engraving is not too much detailed
Eric

Title: Re: The Sun King
Post by: Julia Kehle on November 21, 2015, 11:01:39 AM

Hi Eric,
The Figure looks great with the Base! The Base is real nice! I should make one for my Louis. He is on the naked ground  :(
Greetings, Julia