Author Topic: Queen Elizabeth II, Part 2 (Read 189533 times)

Adagietto · « **Reply #585 on:** November 04, 2007, 01:41:13 PM »

Here's a scan. It makes her look a bit severe perhaps.

Condecontessa · « **Reply #586 on:** November 04, 2007, 02:32:53 PM »

That's an ugly painting. Although I'm not british, I think it's a disrespectful painting of the Queen.

Cambria_Coheed · « **Reply #587 on:** November 04, 2007, 03:07:43 PM »

i agree....no offence to the painter....but i dont like it at all $:-\$

Grace · « **Reply #588 on:** November 05, 2007, 02:05:08 AM »

Quote from: Condecontessa on November 04, 2007, 02:32:53 PM

That's an ugly painting. Although I'm not british, I think it's a disrespectful painting of the Queen.

I agree and I have to say I wouldn't have the good manners of Cambria Coheed either - this is just ugly and unflattering and I wouldn't hesitate to tell the artist, given the chance!

Adagietto · « **Reply #589 on:** November 05, 2007, 04:37:54 AM »

It's certainly not intended to be disrespectful, he likes and admires the Queen; but he has his own peculiar way of looking at things, and particularly of painting flesh! Although I like the painting of the hair and crown, but I would agree in not liking this as a portrait, because it so it so conflicts with the way in which I would imagine the subject. Intreresting though.

Lucien · « **Reply #590 on:** November 06, 2007, 11:59:31 AM »

Seems to have gone by unnoticed........
http://members3.boardhost.com/Oranjes/msg/1194353847.html

courtesy Nellie

dmitri · « **Reply #591 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:53:07 PM »

She's a remarkable Monarch. God Save The Queen!

Lucien · « **Reply #592 on:** November 07, 2007, 07:54:32 AM »

Quote from: Lucien on November 06, 2007, 11:59:31 AM

Seems to have gone by unnoticed........
http://members3.boardhost.com/Oranjes/msg/1194353847.html

courtesy Nellie

Some more,courtesy Brent & Joris,BRMB.
http://members3.boardhost.com/Warholm/msg/1194377892.html

http://members3.boardhost.com/Warholm/msg/1194360348.html

TampaBay · « **Reply #593 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:13:33 AM »

Quote from: Lucien on November 07, 2007, 07:54:32 AM

Some more,courtesy Brent & Joris,BRMB.
http://members3.boardhost.com/Warholm/msg/1194377892.html

Does the QEII wear a new dress each year or does she have a standard "Parliment" dress for the opening of Parliment?

TampaBay

dmitri · « **Reply #594 on:** November 08, 2007, 01:22:01 AM »

There's a long history of different dresses. They tend to be white or cream with sometimes gold lace or pearl braids. This goes well with the imperial state crown and the robe of state.

Martyn · « **Reply #595 on:** November 08, 2007, 08:06:07 AM »

That's true. There does almost seem to be a formula for these dresses. Often beaded and embroidered, they are generally white or off-white.

I seem to recall that there was at least one on display at BP the other year in the exhibition of the Queen's dresses; compared to the detail and workmanship of the Hartnell and Amies gowns, these modern dresses compare poorly but are nonetheless composed of expensive materials.

dmitri · « **Reply #596 on:** November 08, 2007, 08:38:24 AM »

The Queen's figure is of course more matronly now than when she was first monarch. It's a touch more difficult to design a flattering dress now.

TampaBay · « **Reply #597 on:** November 08, 2007, 11:05:37 AM »

Quote from: dmitri on November 08, 2007, 08:38:24 AM

The Queen's figure is of course more matronly now than when she was first monarch. It's a touch more difficult to design a flattering dress now.

Well Oprah Winfrey seems to be able to pull it off even when she is at her heaviest.

TampaBay

Grace · « **Reply #598 on:** November 08, 2007, 03:56:53 PM »

If Oprah Winfrey continues to lament her size or have any more 'weight loss' shows, I think I will scream!

The Queen has gained weight as she's got older but not a huge amount. Her inclusion in the Vogue most glamorous list should prove that to look good, one doesn't have to be young and/or stick thin.

TampaBay · « **Reply #599 on:** November 08, 2007, 07:56:20 PM »

Quote from: Grace on November 08, 2007, 03:56:53 PM

If Oprah Winfrey continues to lament her size or have any more 'weight loss' shows, I think I will scream!

The Queen has gained weight as she's got older but not a huge amount. Her inclusion in the Vogue most glamorous list should prove that to look good, one doesn't have to be young and/or stick thin.

Grace,

I was only making a sarcastic comment which is hard to do without the the smileys. Please reach accross to the other side of the Earth and slap me!!!

FYI: Weight loss shoes are big ratings winner and sell advertiising. If they were not big ratings grabbersa Opray woul not do them!

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