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My Slave Women ... G
- Thread starter GoatJr
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At first sight, this image appears quite dark, but this is due to the pronounced vignette effect, with darkened edges surrounding a bright centre. We can observe plenty of contrast and fine detail in the figures, the Moorish clothing, the whip and chains, and the background. The males' intentions are clear, and the nude female's expression anticipates her impending distress.
The scratches and abrasions over the picture surface are consistent with the signs of aging on an old plate glass negative. There are faint hints of colour, but otherwise the scene is presented in sepiatone, which together with the vignette and signs of damage, gives the impression of an authentic photograph.
Art imitates photography - the scratches and abrasions, which have been transferred to the print, predict the marks to be inflicted on the subject of 'Femme Fouettee'. As an Orientalist record of slavery, the scene presents a powerful atmosphere of foreboding and tension - nice work, GoatJr.
You chose a beautiful model for this image - who is she, do you know? She has exactly the right sort of feel for this image - you can feel the apprehension, a little excitement, innocence, shyness. She's very well chosen. I also like what you've done to smooth the painting and blend the girl into it. The lighting is excellent and the girl partly in the shadow adds to the feel of the piece. Very nice work.
Hegre model Hannah. Thanks, she did fit just right. https://www.hegre.com/models/hannah
Absolutely love this one, Goat. Stirs my imagination … there I am, being put into a holding cell for those condemned to be sacrificed in the arena for the delight of the crowd. The light of the morning sun shines through the barred windows. I’ve but hours to live in the company of these other wretches … all my inferiors, none of them highborn like myself. What will be my fate when the midday games begin and the arena fills with the bloodthirsty masses? Will I be forced to fight, naked and lightly armed, against a fully armed gladiator? Or fight my cell mates, with the incentive of a possible pardon for the winner, or will I be thrown to the wild beasts, or thoroughly scourged and crucified? Or any number of other crowd-pleasing fates? Whatever! No matter what, they cannot break my fierce pride. I’m determined to face whatever it may be with stoic barbarian resolve! May the Gods give me strength!
What, again?
Gulp … two against one … the crowd clamoring for blood … theirs or mine?
They’re veterans, winners of previous fights, professionally trained gladiators.
Me? I know nothing of how to survive in the arena. Yet, I’ve been given a weapon. There’s no where I can run. No one to come to my aid. I’ve but little choice but to go to my death fighting!
prtn
Governor
This is a great setup for a scene Barb. Could you recommend stories with this scene?
Oh yes, I remember Hannah - she visited Jollyrei's house. As a matter of fact, she's there now.
https://www.cruxforums.com/xf/threads/original-manipulations-by-cruxforums-members.8463/post-700389
P.S. I didn't recognise her in GoatJr's manip - I only recognised her from GoatJr's Hegre samples!
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It's a lovely manip. Really well done.
Is there a reason it's so small?
GeorgeL
Senator
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prtn
Governor
I'll check it out, thank you very much for your recommendation!
Why is it so small ... I needed to know something, it's that simple.
