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Showing posts with label Nell Gwynne. Show all posts

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Royals in Miniature

These sculptures by G. S. Stuart have so much character. He seems to capture a touch of wry humor behind each royal. Here are some of my favorite ones:

Anne Boleyn
Just wait until I get my hands on that Jane Seymour


Catherine de Medici
Those kids of mine are exhausting.


Duchess of Kendal
Has someone seen my breakfast?


Caroline of Brunswick
This dress will surely raise my husband's blood pressure

Nell Gwynne
"Pray, good people, be civil — I am the Protestant whore."

Yes, I am sure they don't need my captions, but I couldn't resist. There are plenty more over at this minisite dedicated to George Stuart and you can learn more about the Historical Figures Foundation here.

Let me know which ones are your favorite.