A recent portrait taken of Mark in a period setting.
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nice photograph. very period looking.
I'm thinking that banjo and guitar players of the 19th century were pre-disposed to a much more upright position when playing.
I think it's more that people in general were more formal and upright when having their 'portrait' taken by a photographer. Getting a photograph was a big deal and the photo represented who the person was. People didn't take a dozen selfies every day. On the other hand, in paintings of scenes from everyday life, musicians were usually shown in more natural poses, actively playing as opposed to posing.
I wanted the portrait to have the feel of a William Sidney Mount painting, or style of painting that plays with light typical of the Romantic period. To have it feel too much like a period photograph with its long exposure time would, in my estimation, cause the portrait to lose its warmth. I am glad that my ugly mug is causing some discussion.
Dan'l when I said the photo was very period looking, I wasn't meaning that it reminded me of a period photo, only that all the articles appear to be from the period even all the room itself. I certainly agree that it has been computer enhanced probably photo shopped to give it an appearance of a painting. It's well done to say the least.
I would just add, I would not mind having a pair of those trousers.
I actually had those pants in 1968. But bell bottoms, and in variable width stripes in shades of blues rather than browns. ;D
In 1968, I had a Nehru shirt! I'm embarrassed to admit I actually wore it, once.
I think you need bell bottoms to Ring, Ring De Banjo.
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