“There’s a tragic story behind this masterpiece. Around the time it was originaly exhibited, the sculptor’s 9 year old son mysteriously vanished and hasn’t been seen since.”
“Je l’appelle ‘Coup de la Poop’, mon ami ". (An accurate portrait of life on the streets of Montmartre – the French do not deign to scoop. One plays “hop scotch” on many sidewalks.)
(best viewed using Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this roughly A3 paper size painting. So far, 34 works with unknown attribution have been used here (but that may change for this painting, if the artist’s seal, on the statue stand’s facing leg, is identified).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2107 (January 1, 2019) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment. But, the first URL has a crisper image (I replaced the one Mr. Melcher started from with the larger one at the Clark Art Institute’s online page for this painting).
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
As Pierre sat there, he could not take his eyes off those feet. It started an obsession that would lead to his ruin.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 6 years ago
Paul was trying to find where to place the dime in order for it to spin and make music.
Strob about 6 years ago
“Hey, baby (hic!), great ankles! Washya doin after the dance (burp!)”
juncarlo about 6 years ago
I did not like the sculpture that is behind to the right.
Knightman Premium Member about 6 years ago
Oh!!! Tiptoe through the tulips!!!
Ratbrat about 6 years ago
You put your right foot in; you take your right foot out…
Buck B about 6 years ago
That’s what happens when you leave your winged sandals and helmet at home.
Ubintold about 6 years ago
Is that sitting guy checking for turd jam or toe jam ?
Andrew Capp about 6 years ago
“There’s a tragic story behind this masterpiece. Around the time it was originaly exhibited, the sculptor’s 9 year old son mysteriously vanished and hasn’t been seen since.”
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 6 years ago
“Future Hood Ornament.”
ptnjbrown about 6 years ago
" …and this will be the fraternity’s outfit for the next parade…"
Call me Ishmael about 6 years ago
“Je l’appelle ‘Coup de la Poop’, mon ami ". (An accurate portrait of life on the streets of Montmartre – the French do not deign to scoop. One plays “hop scotch” on many sidewalks.)
Econ01 about 6 years ago
Upskirt perves have been around for a looong time.
well-i-never about 6 years ago
I still like Steve’s.
Plods with ...™ about 6 years ago
ROTFLMFAO
PO' DAWG about 6 years ago
“Just trying to do the one cheek sneak”
prrdh about 6 years ago
‘This canine expert will tell us what breed of dog it is who dropped this particular deuce.’
Indianapolis Smith about 6 years ago
Entrance to the “Ministry for Silly Walks”
mabrndt Premium Member about 6 years ago
Artist in His Studio:
https://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/detail.php?id=196167
(best viewed using Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this roughly A3 paper size painting. So far, 34 works with unknown attribution have been used here (but that may change for this painting, if the artist’s seal, on the statue stand’s facing leg, is identified).
http://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2018/02/04?comments=visible
has the prior strip.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2107 (January 1, 2019) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment. But, the first URL has a crisper image (I replaced the one Mr. Melcher started from with the larger one at the Clark Art Institute’s online page for this painting).
lagoulou about 6 years ago
Be still, my heart!
Papared25 about 6 years ago
“I couldn’t decide between sculpting a ballet dancer or a sprinter, and ended up with this: A Hurdler With Attitude.”
d1234dick Premium Member about 6 years ago
the local gay men’s club deciding on new icon.
d1234dick Premium Member about 6 years ago
sculpture on middle shelf it popes idea for child molesters, no hands.
Running Buffalo Premium Member about 6 years ago
Oh my god, there she is! I can’t be seen here! Maybe if I hid behind this statue and not move; she won’t see me.