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Richard I. before of the parliament


Richard I. before of the parliament
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3793 W: 0 N: 6808] (24249)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1997-08-22
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Konica Aiborg Super Zoom
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-20 9:05
Viewed: 877
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This bronze equestrian statue of Richard I brandishing his sword by Carlo Marochetti stands outside the Palace of Westminster in London.

RICHARD I COEUR DE LION ('THE LIONHEART') (r. 1189-1199)
Henry's elder son, Richard I (reigned 1189-99), fulfilled his main ambition by going on crusade in 1190, leaving the ruling of England to others.
After his victories over Saladin at the siege of Acre and the battles of Arsuf and Jaffa, concluded by the treaty of Jaffa (1192), Richard was returning from the Holy Land when he was captured in Austria. In early 1193, Richard was transferred to Emperor Henry VI's custody.
In Richard's absence, King Philip of France failed to obtain Richard's French possessions through invasion or negotiation.
In England, Richard's brother John occupied Windsor Castle and prepared an invasion of England by Flemish mercenaries, accompanied by armed uprisings. Their mother, Queen Eleanor, took firm action against John by strengthening garrisons and again exacting oaths of allegiance to the king.
John's subversive activities were ended by the payment of a crushing ransom of 150,000 marks of silver to the emperor, for Richard's release in 1194. Warned by Philip's famous message 'look to yourself, the devil is loosed', John fled to the French court.
On his return to England, Richard was recrowned at Winchester in 1194. Five years later he died in France during a minor siege against a rebellious baron. By the time of his death, Richard had recovered all his lands.
(Source: www.royal.gov.uk)

Baron Carlo (Charles) Marochetti (1805-1867) was a sculptor, born in Turin, but raised in Paris as a French citizen. His first systematic instruction being given him by François Joseph Bosio and Gros in Paris. Here his statue of A Young Girl playing with a Dog won a medal in 1829. But between 1822 and 1830 he studied chiefly in Rome. From 1832 to 1848 he lived in France. His Fallen Angel was exhibited in 1831.
He made one panel for the Arc de Triomphe, but followed French king Louis-Philippe into exile in the United Kingdom after the fall of the July monarchy in the 1848. he lived in London for the greater part of his time till his death in 1867. Among his chief works were statues of Queen Victoria, Lord Clyde (the obelisk in Waterloo Place), Richard the Lionheart which was displayed in the Great Exhibition and a bronze copy made in 1860 to be displayed in front of the House of Lords, where it remains in the 21st century. He also created the tomb for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Frogmore House, Emmanuel Philibert (1833, Turin), the tomb of Bellini (Pre-la-Chaise), and the altar in the Church of the Madeleine. His style was vigorous and effective, but rather popular than artistic. Marochetti, who was created a baron by the King of Sardinia, was also a chevalier of the Legion of Honour.
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Hello George,

I like the unusual aspect of this photo, with Richard's horse walking on the edge of the picture frame. I've always liked that statue and that wonderful area where the statue stands, but your detailed explanation is wonderful to have. Indeed, it gives meaning to TE as a site for photography and geography. Thank you. Cheers from Virginia, Bulent
PS I lived in London as a child, then returned to England as a post-doc at Oxford, and my family and I would spent a great deal of time traipsing around the grounds of the House of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

Hi George,
I like the composition, a bit unusual as it is!
I mention centring, cropping in the bottom...
Interesting colour contrast the blueish tone of the statue stands out really well on the yellowish building!
I notice this is almost ten years ago, well done...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi George,
Excellent statue and architecture shot.Wonderful composition.Well done my friend.Best regards.

hAyAti

Nice point of view. You have omitted the stage of statue only captured it in such a way as if man really riding the horse in the street.

merhaba dear geaorge
beautşful picture and very good composition.beautiful light.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi George,
Its the repitition of the windows and the colours of the background which help in the shoot to uplift....and this is what is arts in photography
A nice attempt and congratualtions for this attempt.
Best Regards,
Rajeev

Hi George, I like the contrast of the Richard statue and the nice architecture and color on the background wall.
Maybe is you dislocate the statue to the left de-centering it, could gave a better composition.
Great note.
Andre

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3788 W: 8 N: 2504] (20060)
  • [2006-10-22 19:14]

George,
very interesting shot! The beautifull architecture in compo with the bronze statue results in very nice photo.

Regrads

Paulo

Hello George,
This is an excellent shot, excellent framing, I like how you have placed the subject in the frame. The contrasting colours and light make this shot.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best wishes
Vivek

Hello George,
Nice capture of this statue with a fantastic background.
All this windows create a nice graphical effect.
Regards
Teresa

Hello George - impressive picture and an apt follow up to your previous post! What is not said in your note is the fact that Richard was incarcerated at the fortress Duernstein on the Danube, the ruin which you showed in your previous post. The Kuhenringers were a notorious clan of Robber-Barons (not unlike the Pirates in the employ of the British Kings), and it was actually the intervention of the Babenberg Emperor that set Richard free.
Cheers, my friend
Otto

It seems to be that the horseman is just live. Great composition with hard light! Very good composed and framed!
Achim

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3861 W: 172 N: 4877] (22049)
  • [2006-10-25 2:26]

Hi George,
interesting statue. you took well my friend. thanks for your sharing. have a nice day
Burak
my overall evaluation -> ****

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4764 W: 166 N: 7285] (23696)
  • [2006-10-26 3:34]

Hello George
Beautifully composed even though the subject is centred...I love the crop just below the horse's hooves. The the building & the windows provide not only a good backdrop but also a sense of graphism. Well done!
I see this is about 10 years old
Regards
Angshu

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  • MIG13 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1854 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-10-29 20:44]

Hi, George! A very nice and original composition! I like the statue in front of the multi-windowed building! Great effect! Well done! Greetings from Rio, my friend! Miguel.

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