(best viewed by Google Chrome which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this roughly A1 paper size painting.
all have info about this artist (the first 2 in Polish, again, Chrome can automatically translate – Bing may do better in this case), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. This is the first work by him used here.
Again, a slightly larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2060 (October 14, 2018) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
The story behind this painting is of one gutsy woman. “Captain Chrzanowski decided to surrender. His wife disagreed with this decision, and threatened to commit suicide if her husband proceeded with the planned surrender, thereby stiffening his spine and creating an atmosphere for defending the castle.“ See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Trembowla.
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
“Honey, I don’t know what you intend to do with that knife, but remember last week we were talking about having kids.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 6 years ago
“When you asked if that dress makes your butt look big, I didn’t know it was a trick question!”
Strob Premium Member about 6 years ago
“Ok, ok, I’ll light the chandelier. But do you know how much candles cost these days?”
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“No, we don’t need to test my new armour right now!”
Bilan about 6 years ago
Honey, I know it’s my turn to take out the trash. But do you have to say it in front of the guys?
aerotica69 about 6 years ago
Stop! In the name of love, before you break my heart.
ptnjbrown about 6 years ago
Uh, Lady Macbeth, this is not what they mean by “Taking a stab at politics.”
Econ01 about 6 years ago
“She’s got a sword!”“You idiots! We’ve all got swords!”
PoodleGroomer about 6 years ago
The chain mail shorts was freezing your favorite toys off.
Rev Phnk Ey about 6 years ago
Al Franken
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When it’s the third time she has gotten up to tell them to lower the volume on the Sunday night game.
Radish... about 6 years ago
Takes 5 armored men to confront one angry woman.
Linguist about 6 years ago
mabrndt Premium Member about 6 years ago
Anna Dorota Chrzanowska in the Castle at Trembowla:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%C3%B6ffler-Anna_Dorota_Chrzanowska_na_zamku_w_Trembowli.jpg
(best viewed by Google Chrome which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this roughly A1 paper size painting.
http://www.pinakoteka.zascianek.pl/Loeffler/Loeffler_bio.htm
https://desa.pl/pl/authors/754/leopold-loeffler
http://dzielautracone.gov.pl/en/news/114-the-loveliest-bow-in-polish-painting-delights-once-again-at-the-silesian-museum-in-katowice
all have info about this artist (the first 2 in Polish, again, Chrome can automatically translate – Bing may do better in this case), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. This is the first work by him used here.
Again, a slightly larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2060 (October 14, 2018) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
MissScarlet Premium Member about 6 years ago
No, wait, I don’t know what you’ve heard, but I’ve got an air tight alibi. Don’t I men?
d1234dick Premium Member about 6 years ago
but, broom Hilda all I asked is one night a week with the boys. i’am not gay, really.
Call me Ishmael about 6 years ago
“..and yet, she persisted.”
Call me Ishmael about 6 years ago
The story goes that she threatened suicide if they surrendered to the Turks. I guess the second sword was in case the first one missed.
Running Buffalo Premium Member about 6 years ago
She always seemed to be at her worst when she was sleep walking.
rugeirn about 6 years ago
The story behind this painting is of one gutsy woman. “Captain Chrzanowski decided to surrender. His wife disagreed with this decision, and threatened to commit suicide if her husband proceeded with the planned surrender, thereby stiffening his spine and creating an atmosphere for defending the castle.“ See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Trembowla.
Papared25 about 6 years ago
“Okay! Okay! Your mother can come for a visit. But this time she has to bring her own chamberpot!”