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Title: Amazons
Post by: errant49 on September 20, 2013, 02:32:07 PM

Bought at Kulmbach, 30mm SIMA figures, engraved Sixtus Maïer, from the painter Alfred de Dreux
Eric

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: Roger on September 20, 2013, 03:08:56 PM

Very nice Eric. I've also got some SIMA figures in progress at the moment.

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: Glen on September 20, 2013, 11:59:30 PM

Ok, I'll bite. What makes them 'Amazons'? They look like late 19th Century ladies on Sunday afternoon ride. Nary a sword or shield among them...

Glen
(obviously not in the loop...)

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: errant49 on September 21, 2013, 02:21:33 AM

Amazon is the name given to women who ride sitting on the side of the horse; it is an equestrian word
This way of riding was common until the 30'th, before women started to wear pants
Nothing to do with antics Amazons
Eric

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: Roger on September 21, 2013, 02:45:15 AM

 8) You learn something new everyday.

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: errant49 on September 21, 2013, 10:02:14 AM

In fact the french terms are "monter en amazone" and the english ones aure "riding sidesaddle"
Eric

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: Glen on September 21, 2013, 12:02:54 PM

Quote from: Roger on September 21, 2013, 02:45:15 AM

8) You learn something new everyday.

Quite true.  ;)
 
Glen

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: Kulmbach on September 21, 2013, 03:05:11 PM

Hi Eric,


This was the first time I learned about the painter Alfred de Dreux.  Indeed a very nice new expirence.


You mean that these two ladies are actually taken from a painting by him?


I have always thought these two figures were representing the Preussian Queen Louise and one of her Court ladies.


Jan

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: errant49 on September 21, 2013, 03:21:55 PM

At least the one with the yellow jacket is inspired by Alfred de Dreux
Look at the joined picture
Canvas from Alfred are full of ideas for painting horses
Eric

Title: Re: Amazons
Post by: Kulmbach on September 22, 2013, 06:24:03 AM

Dear Eric,


Yes, I see the resemblance. No doubt that the drawer got his impression from this painting.
I personally appreciate that you have showed this, for my, unknown interesting French painter.


Jan