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Old 11-03-2009, 08:43 PM
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Re: Help with Art Identification

Hi Tom,
Perhaps you will disagree, but I personally understand and agree with both Keith and Howard's responses. After all, what fun is there in being told the answer. In my mind it nullifies the value of the 2 extra credits you seek. It is more fun and challenging to find out yourself, not to mention the knowledge gained in the process. I can tell you if I was an art history professor I would be following the various sites for students trying to find the answer from someone else.
Tips, well that is ok, I think, but only when you have run out of all other possible avenues. At this point it seems you have. Perhaps the biggest clue you miss, is that it was purchased at Target. What does that say about the image?
Royalty free? Purchased rights? Just some suggestions. I do not claim to know for sure. What company sells these and where are they? Who is the buyer there and can you find them? When did holograms become popular and when did lenticulars begin to take a market? There is more than one way to skin a cat and in this case view an image. Perhaps this image is old and new?

Hope this helps. Good luck in your search.
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Old 11-19-2009, 05:21 AM
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Re: Help with Art Identification

Did you manage to identify the picture ? I'm interested to know about its origins.
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Old 11-19-2009, 10:25 PM
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Re: Help with Art Identification

I'm going to assume that the search has gone cold. I too would be interested in this portrait. The armor appears of a familiar design from what I've seen in certain paintings, but I haven't set about digging. The portrait itself is somewhat odd with the ruffled collar worn along with the armor. The portrait, collar, and head covering (hat?) remind me of portraits of a rather famous occultist/alchemist that may indeed be ideal for Halloween.
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