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Kates's looking grim
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:04 pm
by Gob
The first official painting of the Duchess of Cambridge has been unveiled to mixed reviews from critics.
Paul Emsley's work took several months using a technique of building thin layers of oil and glazes on canvas.
The artist had two sittings with the duchess and also worked from a series of photographs he took.
The portrait is now on display at London's National Portrait Gallery, which commissioned the work. The duchess is the gallery's patron.
Mr Emsley was chosen by the gallery's director, Sandy Nairne. Catherine, who studied history of art at St Andrews University, was also involved in the selection process.
The duchess, 31, whose pregnancy was announced by the Royal Family last month, sat for the artist in May 2012 at his studio, and again in June at Kensington Palace.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:24 pm
by oldr_n_wsr
I don't think she looks bad. Rather elegant actually.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:21 pm
by Crackpot
She looks like someone just told an obscene joke and is trying not to react
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:13 pm
by Gob
It would be flattering if she was in her forties, but she's only 31.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:14 pm
by Long Run
Maybe they are looking for that more mature side of her.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:46 am
by The Hen
Perhaps it should be stored in an attic?
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:56 am
by Sean
Poor Kate... Looks like the norovirus has hit her pretty hard!
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:10 am
by Joe Guy
The painting looks like a photograph.
Most people (that care about this) probably don't want a portrait to be so realistic.
They probably prefer something that makes someone look better than they actually look.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:56 pm
by Lord Jim
The painting looks like a photograph.
Well, actually it's more like a computer generated photograph of how she might look in 10-15 years, assuming that in addition to wrinkles, she also gains a little weight....
Here's a real recent photograph for comparison:
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:37 pm
by Guinevere
I think it totally misses her youth and spirit.
LJ. YEAH, IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE ARTIST...
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:19 pm
by RayThom
... purposely "age progressed" her countenance. Everything but the gobbler neck and double chin. Dorian Gray syndrome, maybe?
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:09 am
by Gob
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:45 pm
by oldr_n_wsr
Being an older person, and not knowing (nor caring) her age, I think it's a nice picture. And when you have a 27 yo future DIL and a 23yo daughter with friends, I try and turn a blind eye to the young'uns.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:56 pm
by Gob
You think you've got problems, I've a daughter who plays for a women's basketball team.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:00 pm
by oldr_n_wsr
Gob wrote:You think you've got problems, I've a daughter who plays for a women's basketball team.
And if I remember correctly, is dating an American.
Resistance is futile.
Re: Kates's looking grim
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:05 pm
by Gob
Yep, though the women's basketballers are worth a look, him....not so much....
