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John Zeissig · 11-02-2003, 05:57 PM

Hi Celeste,

I believe that the portrait that Tim posted is "The Laughing Cavalier" by Frans Hals, 1624. But I have to admit that the cavalier does bear an uncanny resemblance to Tim, given a little change in styling of facial hair. Also Tim does, on the whole, tend to dress a little better than the cavalier. Still, it's not too surprising that you might mistake this one for a self-portrait!

I'm a little confused too at what you're getting at. In the Monet, the sun appears to be entirely produced by color contrast, with no value contrast whatsoever.

John

11-02-2003, 05:57 PM	#13
John Zeissig Associate Member Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 212	Tim's Portrait! Hi Celeste, I believe that the portrait that Tim posted is "The Laughing Cavalier" by Frans Hals, 1624. But I have to admit that the cavalier does bear an uncanny resemblance to Tim, given a little change in styling of facial hair. Also Tim does, on the whole, tend to dress a little better than the cavalier. Still, it's not too surprising that you might mistake this one for a self-portrait! I'm a little confused too at what you're getting at. In the Monet, the sun appears to be entirely produced by color contrast, with no value contrast whatsoever. John __________________ John Zeissig [email protected] home.att.net/~jZeissig