It's no better when you see it in the flesh, Lizzie. The artist had two sittings which I suppose is normal for a royal portrait, but doesn't seem long enough to get a feeling of the sitter. I was eavesdropping on other people's comments - and it seems to be thumbs down all round.
such a shame that this first portrait is a missed opportunity..in some of the coverage there is film showing the artist with the photographs he took to copy from..they looked quite nice..something went wrong..the dark background doesnt help and making it larger than life size makes her face look all puffy..the Testino photos capture her spirit far more accurately
Hello Artlover, yes, I agree the Testino photos are much better. And it's rather odd that the soft focus of the painting should be so unflattering. What a missed opportunity - given her degree in art history - that she didn't choose a more adventurous artist.
There was a lot of snorting from people standing in front of it, Sue!
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ReplyDeleteNo sarcasm, Toffeeapple, that's too cruel!
ReplyDeleteShe's got to be gutted. She looks hideous. Though frankly it is a fair likeness - she looks about 10 years older than she is anyway!
ReplyDeleteMakeup applied with a trowel, Rachel - very obviously so in the engagement photos on display nearby.
ReplyDeleteNo Mary, I have no idea who it is.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear, I thought it was at least recognisable, Toffeeapple - it's Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. You are clearly not an avid follower!
ReplyDeleteOh! I saw the wedding, I admit but haven't seen her since then. The portrait looks, um, chubby?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the clarification.
I dont really like this portrait; she looks strained, like she does nt really know how to look. Her mouth is set and the eyes are a bit creepy.
ReplyDeleteIt's no better when you see it in the flesh, Lizzie. The artist had two sittings which I suppose is normal for a royal portrait, but doesn't seem long enough to get a feeling of the sitter.
ReplyDeleteI was eavesdropping on other people's comments - and it seems to be thumbs down all round.
such a shame that this first portrait is a missed opportunity..in some of the coverage there is film showing the artist with the photographs he took to copy from..they looked quite nice..something went wrong..the dark background doesnt help and making it larger than life size makes her face look all puffy..the Testino photos capture her spirit far more accurately
ReplyDeleteHello Artlover, yes, I agree the Testino photos are much better. And it's rather odd that the soft focus of the painting should be so unflattering. What a missed opportunity - given her degree in art history - that she didn't choose a more adventurous artist.
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