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I’m always interested in the paraphernalia and symbols of power. The eagle has been a favorite of empires since antiquity. And what says power more succinctly than wrapping yourself in intricately etched metal?
Apotheosis
2009
100” h x 196” w
charcoal and pastel on paper
This image is based on a sculpture by Bernard Thorvaldsen titled “Apotheosis of Napoleon 1st.”
Ferdinand II
2010
39” h x 50” w
charcoal and pastel on paper
Truth Table
2008
50” h x 196” w
charcoal and pastel on paper
Guardian Eagle 2
2005
30” h x 72” w
charcoal and pastel
Cabinet Meeting
2004
108” h x 19” w
charcoal and pastel
Ben's Papers
2010
39” h x 50” w
charcoal and pastel on paper
Nightwatchman
2005
72” h x 24” w
pastel and charcoal on paper
Rapier
2014
24” h x 12” w
graphite and colored pencil
What good is a sword if it’s not pretty? From the arms and armor collection at the Met.
Mission Civilisatrice
2024
72” H x 50” W
charcoal, graphite and pastel
based on works by Edwaert Collier