Completed Critique Marshal Jean Lannes, Duke of Montebello 1809

[Colin_Fraser]

Here is my completed portrait of Lannes as he might have appeared just prior to his death from wounds suffered from a cannon shot at Essling in 1809. Lannes was one of the Emperor's favourites. He was referred to by Napoleon as a paladin and he was one of the few senior officers invited to address the Emperor with the familiar form of address.

The model is an original piece, about 1/6 scale sculpey firm. If you have followed my WIPs, you will know this is my second completed attempt. I had the misfortune of melting the first one in a disastrous attempt at paint removal. This one is painted entirely in oils. I tried to replicate the style of a Georgian portrait painter while working in 3D. For example the gold uniform lace and metallic awards are painted in the NMM manner often seen in portraits of Napoleonic officers. I think I am falling into a favourite subject, media and style. Lots of officers yet to do

 

[arj]

Fantastic!!
Very well 're-done'.
This is by far your best yet.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Scotty]

Excellent work Colin, especially following your setback. What is the NMM manner you refer to?
Scotty.

 

[Grod]

Great stuff!
Gordon

 

[ellie]

very nice indeed he has come out great.

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Excellent work Colin, especially following your setback. What is the NMM manner you refer to?
Scotty.

Hi Scotty. The Napoleonic Marshal's habit coat, and hat etc. were embrodered with gold thread. So were some of the award plaques. I copied the portrait painters' way of reproducing these textures and colours with non-metallic paints. For example:

 

[Jeff T]

Absolutetly brilliant Colin!


Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Tarracus]

Gorgeous!

Cheers
Gerard

 

[Huw63]

I think the finished product is fantastic. I knoew you'd do it!

Cheers

Huw

 

[ometz]

Stunning figure. Kudos to your talent as a sculptor and painter.

 

[John Bowery]

Stunning work and great colours.
Cheers
John

 

[Bournouna]

Wow !!! What a beautiful figure. Can't wait to see Dorsenne in a Grenadier's uniform.

 

[Bassman]

Colin,
A new high water mark for you! Outstanding piece. Hoping to see him in Chicago?

Best Regards,

Rod

 

[peedee]

Colin this is a triumph.

I had every faith in your determination to complete this.

You also mentioned Before Colbert about your methodology for the paint technique.

To say it's all come together well would be a ridiculous understatement.

This is magnificent, as an observer, it's been so worth waiting to see the unveiling.

Congraatulations mate.

Paul

 

[Ray Welshman]

Great Job Colin,

Hope to see it on the table in Chicago

Cheers

Ray

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Thanks gents. I booked aroom in Chicago for this year's show but my first grandchild is due early November. We may not make it this time out. If not I will get him there next year.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Special thanks to Pierre Hofmans (Akaryu) who commented that I had the baldrick too narrow. Constructive criticism that resulted in a much better result

 

[Viking Bob]

This is looking fantastic Colin, glad you completed it without a hitch this time.
Superb sculpt and beautiful paint work. Wow.
Regards
Bob

 

[JGREEN]

VERY nicely done Colin! I like this one a lot. Well done on overcoming the adversity of "melting" the first one.

Jason

 

[mortier]

One of the best bust-painting i have ever seen
more than realistic