The Art of Reproduction is, in essence, the height of flattery. Reproductions are mounted on the walls of homes around the world. Some call them canvas prints, while others are true reproductions of such works created by Rembrandt or Van Gogh. Unfortunately they are not given the same respect the original work is given. Some would say rightfully so. I say NO. I say that the reproduction should not only display the incredible talent of the artist, but the history of the original works birth and journey should be laid out for all to see. It's not enough to have that print of a sailing ship or western round up. You have to ask the questions. What's the name of the ship? What's the name of the cowboy? Where does the ship sail from? Who painted it? These questions ad history, depth and mystery to the display. If you happen to have a print, see if you can find those answers, then make up a little card for it. If you can't, than this is the opportunity to make up the tragic or fantastic. It will ad relevant substance to your reproduction.
Forgeries! The menace and lie that infects the unlucky and wealthy alike. For decades these imposters have adorned walls masquerading as the original works. These are illegal, and many have spent time in jail for it.
Here, I have posted three pieces. Each one cost me about $6 dollars. Searching the Internet, I found a high resolution photo (upwards of 3,000 pixels) of which I downloaded. Once I made the needed changes (cropping, size changes or signatures) I submitted the work to Walmart's website where they created the requested print. Then I added the card. Because it's little hard to read, I've typed them out for you. Take a read and you'll see how this simple little label makes such a tremendous difference.
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The New Clock, September 5, 1885 Prop reproduction from Robert Zemeckis's "Back to the Future Part III" (1990) 'Doc' Emmett L Brown (Christopher Lloyd) gives Marty (Michael J. Fox) a framed copy of this photograph at the end of the film. Inscription reads "To Marty Partners in Time September 5, 1885" According to the clock behind them, Doc and Marty have their picture taken at 8:08 p.m. This is rumored to be reference to the eighty-eight miles per hour speed the DeLorean must reach before it can travel through time. |
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Overlook Hotel 4th of July Ball Prop Reproduction from Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" (1980) Stanley Kubrick said "The ballroom photograph at the very end suggests the reincarnation of Jack."Meaning Jack Torrance is the reincarnation of a guest or someone on the staff at the Overlook in 1921. The iconic photograph seen in the final shots of the movie still survives intact and can be seen in Stanley Kubrick Exhibitions. It is possible to notice , on a close inspection, how Jack Nicholson's airbrushed head was pasted on the photo. As it sticks out a bit. |
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Fight of The Century |