#edward watts

[palestinebird]

In the past blog, I've posted these artworks one at a time.

I've been ordering commishees on different fandoms for a few years now, just to brighten up my days or print them out for posters.

I don't remember all the artists because it's a Russian-speaking audience, but I decided to remember all of them.

Part one.

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Feeling completely normal about visiting the Tate Britain today (that’s a lie I cried several times)

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Marie Watt, Companion Species (Calling All My Relations), (reclaimed wool blankets, satin bindings, embroidery floss, thread), 2018 [Collection of Beth Rudin DeWoody, New York, NY. Marc Straus, New York, NY. Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco, CA. PDX Contemporary Art, Portland, OR. © Marie Watt. Photo: Edward Robison]

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The New Hampshire House passed a bill to ban child marriage in the state and raise the minimum age of marriage to 18.

The measure passed the Senate unanimously in March. On Thursday, it passed the House, 192-174. The bill now goes to Gov. Chris Sununu for signing into law.

One of those voting against was Representative Jess Edwards, whose comments sparked immediate gasps from colleagues.

“… If we continually restrict the freedom of marriage as a legitimate social option, when we do this to people who are a ripe, fertile age and may have a pregnancy and a baby involved, are we not, in fact, making abortion a much more desirable alternative, when marriage might be the right solution for some freedom-loving couples?” he said.

In a state where 18 is not old enough to drink, Edwards believes girls at 16 are old enough to get married. Edwards’ daughter, Elizabeth, served as a state representative, and Edwards said her service was the inspiration for his run for office. He is in his third term.

Child safety and gun control advocate Shannon Watts tweeted that “Child marriage is currently legal in 38 states (only Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont have set the minimum age at 18 and eliminated all exceptions), and 20 states do not require any minimum age for marriage.”

It would be the second time the New Hampshire age of marriage has been raised in the past six years. In 2018, Sununu signed a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 16. For more than a hundred years, the law had allowed 13-year-old girls and 14-year-old boys to get married with parent and court approval.

On Thursday, two amendments were proposed to allow some exceptions for those under 18 to get married if they have been legally emancipated.

Rep. Cassandra Levesque, D-Barrington, was a senior at Dover High School and a Girl Scout when she pushed for the bill in 2018. Now, she is one of the seven co-sponsors of SB 359.

“For the past 10 years, I have researched child marriage,” Levesque said. “I’ve learned about the devastating effects of child marriage.”

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1920s Style

This tale follows Dr Walter, who marries the enchanting Kitty, only to discover her infidelity. As he navigates life's challenges, he embarks on a journey to China to combat a devastating disease plaguing a village. This cinematic adaptation is inspired by W. Somerset Maugham's novel.

If you're a fan of 1920s aesthetics, then this film is a splendid choice. It delves into the intricacies of human differences, the triumph over adversity, and the acceptance of our unique personalities. However, do brace yourself, as this is a poignant yet sensually restrained and beautifully crafted cinematic experience.

Isn't it truly fascinating how a film's aesthetics can transport us to a bygone era, immersing us in the essence of that time? This is the magic of creative minds and those who dare to think beyond the conventional boundaries.

Behind the scenes.

We found the movie to be even more captivating than the original novel, with particular admiration for the cinematography and the exquisite depiction of Dr. Walter's rural Chinese residence. The creative genius behind the production design is none other than the Australian talent, Peta Lawson.

As per Ms. Lawson's website, she boasts extensive experience in film and movie production design. A graduate of the 'Sydney College of the Arts,' Lawesom has been at the forefront of creativity in numerous Australian feature films, television movies, mini-series, and TV shows. Her talents have also graced international productions from France, Germany, China, and, of course, Australia.

Dr Walter and Kitty's Cabin.

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Alteration Boogie (Voodoo Lounge Outtake, Barbados, 1993)

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Excerpt from the Will of Edward, 2nd Duke of York

I bequeath the best sword and dagger that I have to my lord the King … also that my saddles and harnesses be equally divided amongst my henchmen, except that I wish that Rokell should have the best… I bequeath to Thomas Pleistede £20 in recognition for the graciousness that he showed to me when I was imprisoned in Pevensey. I bequeath to Philip Beauchamp my mail shirt that he wears and that was given to me by the earl of Huntingdon, may God absolve him, and in addition, my sword that he carries and £10. I bequeath to Thomas Beauchamp my brigandines, faced in red velvet chequered black and white and £10. I bequeath to John Popham my new brigandines of red velvet that Grove made for me, the bassinet that I wear and my best horse, except the above. I bequeath to Diprant my small mail shirt, the plate armour that my lord the Prince gave me called a breastplate [Brestplate], the plackart that belonged to my lord my father, may God absolve him, my huvette [houfett] and my steel skull-cap.

Karen Watts, "Armour at Agincourt – The Will of Edward, Duke of York", in The Battle of Agincourt: The Illustrated Companion (Yale University Press 2015)

Notes:

Watts' breakdown of the will is primarily interested in the evidence it reveals of the armour worn at the the Battle of Agincourt. However, it's worth pulling a few things out. The will was written at Harfleur a few weeks before the Battle of Agincourt, where York was killed - the highest ranking casualty. It was written in the aftermath of the Southampton Plot, where his younger brother, Richard, Earl of Cambridge, was executed for plotting against Henry V.

The bequest to the king:

The duke of York's first bequest is not to his family but to his king, Henry V ('mon Seignour, le Roy') and it is appropriately military and symbolic - his prized sword and dagger. It also reveals that the sword and dagger were personally owned knightly weapons.

It is probably not too surprising that York's first bequest was to Henry V, given that York had no children of his own and his brother and heir had very recently been executed. His sister, Constance of York, survived him by a little over a year but there are obvious reasons why he wouldn't bequeath her military items. York might have also been hoping that the request would result in Henry's care or acceptance of his young nephew and heir - the future Richard, Duke of York - but it's not clear from this excerpt if his nephew was mentioned. Given the context the excerpt was made in, it does seem striking that York doesn't bequeath his nephew any arms or armour.

I bequeath to Thomas Pleistede £20 in recognition for the graciousness that he showed to me when I was imprisoned in Pevensey.

York was imprisoned in Pevensey Castle in 1405 after being accused by his sister, Constance, of being involved in a conspiracy against Henry IV.

I bequeath to Philip Beauchamp my mail shirt that he wears and that was given to me by the earl of Huntingdon, may God absolve him, and in addition, my sword that he carries and £10.

I love the relationships and intimacies these items reveal.

Watts identifies Philip Beauchamp as an esquire of the duke's. The Earl of Huntingdon was possibly John Holland, the half-brother of Richard II who was killed for his part in the Epiphany Rising in 1400, or Guichard d'Angle, who died in 1380 and had been a companion of Edward the Black Prince. I think Holland is the more likely figure.

Watts identifies Thomas Beauchamp as part of York's household but singles out John Popham as "the most interesting" figure - he served on the campaign, where he was apparently knighted. He also received a life rent from York's manor of Vastern.

The items are given in detail. York apparently was a fan of a brigandine - "a body defence consisting of small plates riveted inside a textile covering" - as he had "many personal brigandines, including new ones produced by a recognised maker."

The plackart that belonged to York's father - Edmund of Langley - is a "plate defence" for the lower torso and could be worn with the brigandine - "yet another step towards full chest protection". But the latest development in that regard is the "breastplate" given to York by Henry V (when he was Prince of Wales) that York apparently believed needed to be explained and named. It was plate armour that finally protected the full chest.

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Naomi Watts and Edward Norton are husband and wife in The Painted Veil (2006). This is Naomi's second honorable mention, after St Vincent. She has three entries among my best 1001 - King Kong, Mulholland Drive, and Birdman.

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Birdman (Alejandro González Iñárritu, 2014)

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Heart face heart face 😍😍😍 and Ben stiller and Edward Norton in a movie! Sounds perfect to me

These are not mine- they’re from Pinterest

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Birdman (2014)

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'Portrait of Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898)' as painted in 1870 by English painter George Frederic Watts (1817–1904). I wonder how much the camaraderie between painters relied on the portraits they did of each other at least attempting to flatter each other in oils on canvas.

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Birdman 2014 (Movie Recommendation)

“My massive hard-on got 50,000 views on Youtube.”

re: “A cat playing with a dildo gets more than that.”

Actual dialogue from the movie, full of flawed train-wreck human beings, it’s phenomenal.