As e talked, we discovered that other than our love of history, we had a couple of things in common:
* We had both lived in the western suburbs of Chicago (Keith moved to Virginia many years ago, but still comes back here from time to time).
* We had a common friend: Paul Niemeyer. Paul did the map and card art for Napoleon in Europe, as well as most art for Eagle Games.
Over the years I've collected several of Keith's prints, three of which hang in my office. I have always wanted to own an original, and so almost a year ago I approached Keith about doing two small paintings of Napoleonic soldiers.
He finished my paintings today and sent me photographs.
Well, to say that I love them is an understatement! They are perfect.
I feel very lucky to have these in my collection and will enjoy them for many, many years.
Fantastic! That is the very coolest thing...having such magnificent paintings up in your office. You are a lucky man indeed!
ReplyDeleteIf not lucky, then well connected! Both works are fabulous and would be a great addition to your office!
ReplyDeleteRocco is fabulously talented, my favorite military artist. You have great taste!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gentlemen. Feels great to share this with my fellow enthusiasts.
ReplyDeleteChecked with Keith and the Light Infantryman is actually a Voltiguer...Voltigeur company in a light infantry battalion to be exact. A Chasseur would be a member of one of the line companies of the light infantry battalion.
ReplyDeleteGreat paintings; suitably envious! :-)
ReplyDeletePeter
superb paintings!
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