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Which Osprey title is this plate from ?
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Quote:Hi Comerus,

yes, I knew that picture, although Robert is right that it is somewhat 'hollywoodesque' I like the dark atmosphere that is caught in this painting. On the other hand, I don't really like pictures of the great city's downfall ... Another example:

[url:p876tv7g]http://www.listonart.com/Art_Of_The_Month/2004/Pages/Brennus.htm[/url]

Great! Asterix coming to ravage the Roman maidens!!! Big Grin
Who, might I add, look abit too pink and well-fed :wink: and two of them, judging by their auburn hair, look not as if they were born in Rome...
Robert Vermaat
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Tribune Tunic - by Graham Sumner - 01-18-2006, 04:40 PM
McBride - by Conal - 01-18-2006, 05:53 PM
Re: Tribune Tunic - by FAVENTIANVS - 01-18-2006, 10:03 PM
Re: Tribune Tunic - by Theodosius the Great - 01-18-2006, 10:12 PM
illustrations - by Graham Sumner - 01-18-2006, 11:48 PM
Illustration - by Graham Sumner - 01-19-2006, 01:57 AM
illustrations - by Graham Sumner - 01-19-2006, 12:40 PM
Roman painting - by Graham Sumner - 01-19-2006, 04:14 PM
Re: Tribune Tunic - by Arthes - 01-19-2006, 05:13 PM
Re: Which Osprey title is this plate from ? - by Robert Vermaat - 01-20-2006, 12:53 PM
illustration - by Graham Sumner - 01-23-2006, 12:30 PM

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