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Mar 10, 2010, 2:21:30 PM
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:iconlegiongp:
"1630"
17inches x 28inches
welded steel

In 1630 the Bubonic Plague crept through Venice on the backs of flea carrying rats. To combat this the clergy and doctors of the time wore thick black frock coats treated to be water resistant. They wore leather masks in the shape of crows heads stuffed with dried flowers and herbs. They carried walking sticks to use as batons for moving patients and family members without touching them. They believed that the evil smells were the cause of the illness, and did all they could to ward it away. This is my interpretation of a Plague Doctor, though I was powerfully inspired by the amazing art of Asya Yordanova aka My Name Is Swan, in style and abstraction. This ones for you!
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1630 -front side by ~Legiongp A fascinating rendition of a plague doctor, Legiongp's depiction is both contemporary and timeless in presentation. Utterly captivating. ( Suggested by *Quaisor and Featured by `LabyrinthCreations )
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~dugbud62 Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Totally cool L. When I saw this I had thoughts medieval. Awesome capture. Have books of period illustrations showing this very outfit style. You must burn some Kilowatt hr.s VVVery impressed.
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~Legiongp Aug 8, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
thanks.
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~dugbud62 Aug 9, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Much welcome sir. My old man delivered welding supplies. So I've more or less grew up with a strong affinity towards hot metal. Only Welder I have at present is an old Miller 300. Gets it done,everybody calls me primitive pete for using stick. Beats brazing everything.Peace
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~Legiongp Jun 1, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Glad you like him : )
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:iconwolfynsong:
Reminds me a great deal of Philip Jackson's work.
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:iconlyraenos:
Amazing Piece! :)
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:icongen07abs:
Too cool. Great piece.
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~Legiongp Feb 9, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
thank you!
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:iconkidchocolate:
good one
really nice to see other welders
check my page also
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