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Photographer’s Note

The Emperors New Clothes was made by Keld Moseholm. On a small platform you see the emperor with his crown and sceptre. The tailor holds the mirror for him, and next to them is a representative from the court with folded hands.

The Emperor's New Clothes (Keiserens nye Klæder) is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen about an emperor who unwittingly hires two swindlers to create a new suit of clothes for him. The tale was first published in 1837 as part of Eventyr, fortalte for Børn (Fairy Tales, Told for Children).

An emperor of a prosperous city who cares more about clothes than military pursuits or entertainment hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes from the most beautiful cloth. This cloth, they tell him, is invisible to anyone who was either stupid or unfit for his position. The Emperor cannot see the (non-existent) cloth, but pretends that he can for fear of appearing stupid; his ministers do the same. When the swindlers report that the suit is finished, they dress him in mime. The Emperor then goes on a procession through the capital showing off his new "clothes". During the course of the procession, a small child cries out, "But he has nothing on!" The crowd realizes the child is telling the truth. The Emperor, however, holds his head high and continues the procession.

Kejserens nye klæder
Brandts Passage 10
DK-5000 Odense C

Jeppe, AiresSantos, al-Farrob, Gerrit, auldal, Kielia, Graal, papagolf21, paura, Tue, danos, feather, alainh, jafadabret, LeeLoo, Didi has marked this note useful

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AiresSantos (41142) 2008-12-02 1:46

Hi dear Rob
Funny scenne with the Emperor and the tailor holding the mirror for him.
I like the shot with the woman looking the details. Well framed and done
Have a nice day
Aires

al-Farrob (683) 2008-12-02 1:47

Excellent photo and description.
In portuguese we use very much the phrase "O Rei vai nu", which translates literally into "The King goes naked", and this phrae has its origin exactly in this in this tale.
Thanks for sharing.

Gerrit (35389) 2008-12-02 2:08

Dag Rob,
een leuke beeldengroep van de (onthoofde?) keizer en zijn ontbrekende kleren. Zo te zien is de groep buiten geplaatst.
Mooi met die spiegel erachter.
Groeten Gerrit

auldal (1015) 2008-12-02 3:13

Fascinating shot, with the woman giving a sense of scale to the whole artwork. Interesting, not just the lack of clothes, but the lack of brains as well (or head for that matter!)

Alastair

batalay (20642) 2008-12-02 8:34

Hello Rob,

I love this imaginative, simple and elegant composition, integrating the visitor to the museum into the work of art. I may create an open theme of such images, possibly "Pictures at an Exhibition," but we would have to change the name to accommodate statues. A few images I have on my mind (along with this one and your earlier post "Museum Observations") are: The Copyiest, Madonna and Children, "Admiring the Feast", "Dali and the Doll" and "The Young Connoisseur".

Warm regards, Rob.

Bulent

UlfE (8823) 2008-12-02 10:30

Hi Rob,

You have not been around for a while. I love this funny scene. The vistor to the left almost looks like she is part of the artwork. Very well spotted. Wonderful composition and postediting job. I really enjoy that the woman is standing on the frame. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

P.S. Nice to see that you have a TE account I laughed when saw an advertisement for Finnish design classics. Could have something to do with your user name?

Kielia (8111) 2008-12-02 10:52

Hi Rob,
charming note to accompany an even more charming capture of this awesome monument. The next time you are visiting Fyn you should try to meet Keld Moseholm at his workshop near Faaborg, he is a splendid fellow!
I like your management of the light and how the lady is stepping into the frame. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

Graal (57098) 2008-12-02 23:50

Hi Rob,
amazing sculptures, fine remind of Andersen's fable, interesting presentation with complementary note. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

papagolf21 (55848) 2008-12-03 1:19

Bonjour, mon ami Rob,
Très heureux de revoir vos photographies. L'histoire contée à travers la note me rappelle des souvenirs d'enfance (je me souviens de cette histoire).
Quant à la composition, encore une réussite mêlant subtilement art et humour.
L'oeil du photographe a encore frappé avec justesse.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jhm (81561) 2008-12-03 3:21

Dag Rob,

Hans Christian Andersen is werkelijk een bekende schrijver.
De vrouw rechts maakt bijna deel uit van de beelden, ware het niet dat ze volledig in een kleurrijk kledij staat te genieten van de beelden.
Geen gemakkelijke foto om te plaatsen maar goed opgelost door uw keuze van de hoek.
Goed foto werk Rob. Bedankt.

Prettige dag verder,
John.

paura (37658) 2008-12-03 4:15

Rob,
A very artistic and uncommon view in your well composed photo. Details are vivid and the lighting/colors nice. well done!

Abraço

Paulo

Tue (25608) 2008-12-03 6:08

Hi Rob,
Die vrouw lijkt zo overdonderd van de Keizer dat ze bijna buiten de foto valt! Een leuke beeldengroep die mooi in de spiegel wordt vervormd. En een mooie, warmgekleurde achtergrond.
Groeten,
Lars

danos (31520) 2008-12-03 6:45

Hello Rob,
oh yes this tale is so well known in Greece,but i could not imagine that would be presented with such beautiful statue.The imagination in all the greatness.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

feather (49848) 2008-12-03 8:51

I wonder if anyone told him he had no head! ;D I like the way you have composed it with the woman in the foreground viewing the artwork.
Welcome back Rob. You have been away too long.
Kath

zeynepe (9328) 2008-12-04 5:20

Hi Rob,
I am happy to see you again:)
An amazing artwork you captured, the man with no head is very eye-catching . I like the story behind the composition.
Congrats and have a nice weekend,
Zeynep

alainh (35341) 2008-12-04 21:53

hello Rob
funny, tender, and original. a very good composition. i like how you managed youy frame.
friendly
alain

danyy (67810) 2008-12-04 23:29

Bonjour Rob,
un encadrement astucieux.
Avec ce personnage qui empiète dessus.
Cadarge en plan bien rapproché. Une image qui gagne en profondeur grâce aux reflets dans le mirroir.
Regards.
Daniel.

marrty (235) 2008-12-05 6:00

Hallo Rob,
Leuke foto, en interessante compositie. Grappig hoe de dame de beelden aan het bekijken is, en zelf ook bijna deel van de compositie is. Fijne Sinterklaasavond! Hopelijk krijg je mooie kado's!
Groeten,
Martijn

John_F_Kennedy (30486) 2008-12-08 3:14

Beautiful composition on the sculpture with excellent exposure and focus. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

jafadabret (38819) 2008-12-10 6:49

Bonjour Rob.
Cette présentation est une belle oeuvre et tu as su la mettre en valeur avec une admiratrice vue de dos. La composition est d'une grande rigueur. La texture des personnages sculptés est bien rendue.
Beau travail comme d'habitude !
Jacques

Jeppe (18623) 2008-12-18 13:50

Hi Rob
Great to watch this artwork from my "hometown" - the composition with a viewer adds extra life to the artwork.
Thanks for the background story as well - The artist Keld Moseholm local as well an the little round men his mark as well.
Too bad we dident meet while you where around.

Merry X-mass to you and your family.
Jeppe

LeeLoo (4868) 2009-01-17 4:34

Dear Rob Zwemmer!
Amazing sculptures.
Wonderful scene.
Interesting mirror.
Good composition.
Very good info.
TFS!

Didi (35620) 2009-01-22 3:10

Bonjour Rob
Intéressantes sculptures, je suppose que c'est de l'art Africain.
Le miroir en arrière-plan donne un très bel effet.
Amitiés