Trophée des Alpes | Digital Painting by AJ Brockman

in #art7 years ago

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"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." – Pericles. This was a private commission for a dear friend of mine to honor her heritage. After growing up in the same town as this Roman monument, she always wanted a painting to capture what she saw every day out her window growing up. In turn, I began to research the history and was equally intrigued by the importance of this structure. I feel my best work is when I can connect with the subject matter on a deep level, and although I have never seen this in the flesh, I feel like I have through a distant memory. Painting rigid architecture isn't necessarily the hardest thing, But capturing it's essence surely is.

The Tropaeum Alpium (Latin 'Trophy of the Alps', French: Trophée des Alpes), is a Roman trophy (tropaeum) celebrating the emperor Augustus's decisive victory over the tribes who populated the Alps. The monument's ruins are in La Turbie (France), a few kilometers from the Principality of Monaco. Augustus Caesar (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14 AD) was the founder of the Roman Principate and considered the first Roman emperor, controlling the Roman Empire from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was born Gaius Octavius into an old and wealthy equestrian branch of the plebeian gens Octavia. His maternal great-uncle was Julius Caesar.

The Trophy was built c. 6 BC in honor of Augustus to celebrate his definitive victory over the 45 tribes who populated the Alps. The Alpine populations were defeated during the military campaign to subdue the Alps conducted by the Romans between 16 and 7 BC. The monument was built of stone from the Roman quarry located about 500 meters away, where traces of sections of carved columns are visible in the stone. The monument as partially restored is 35 meters high. When built, according to the architect, the base measured 35 meters in length, the first platform 12 meters in height, and the rotunda of 24 columns with its statue of an enthroned Augustus is 49 meters high.

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Now a days digital painting become an essential part presentation and creative work. This type of art work is very difficult.

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It's very eye-catchy. I thought it was real! You have an incredible talent man, keep Steeming! - And it compliments your living room really well.

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Oh, I really like it! So comfortable. Thank you!

Beautiful. The colors look stunning.

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We need to bring back this kind of art, I'm not really into contemporary art

To each their own I suppose… Contemporary art has its place, but it's ultimately up to you in whatever you can Connect with.

looks original

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nice pics! very atmosferic)

You pictures are just as beautiful as history. Thanks for taking me back in time.

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Beautifully painted. Roman structures are really the best out there.

Agreed, the architecture is unrivaled. And to withstand the test of time. Thank you for your comment, I have given you a follow :)

thank you so much! I followed too! Looking forward to more of this.

Not only your art, but also your words show your passion for your work! Great stuff bro!

Thank you my friend, always appreciate your feedback!

Beautiful painting work! At first, I thought is was photography. Thanks for the history behind it, too.

Thank you, that is a very nice complement and always great to hear. Thank you for your feedback!

Your art is really amazing, I just came across your page and I have been going through your posts,amazing stuff you've got here, you pay attention to details, respect!

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Nice work AJ! Keep growing!

Thank you brother, always appreciate your support.

old buildings always carve history and memories still more carved longer if our friends who planted a ylang for us that could not be erased by time and time and could not ter yarn by the depths of the Atlantic ocean, what our friends say as stuck in the heart and sanu bari us, and what is done by our friends, always we remember to the end of our age it is remembered keep in mind

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The architectural style of the building resembles the Roman Colesseum. The difference Colesseum is more like a stadium and larger than Tropaeum Alpium. Colesseum used for fighting gladiators. I like Tropaeum Alpium the kind I love Colesseum

Yes, there are definitely similarities. Thank you for your comment!

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Great article, artistic and impresive.

Thank you very much!

A taste of something fresh. the pics are lovely and looks original. thumps up

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You painted that!!?? Wow!

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I feel good to see history. I felt good after reading this post69FF1405-5D7B-46F8-83EA-942976CFDA7A.gif
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LOL… Thank you very much!

This stone monuments is looks great. Structure of the monument is awesome.

Most definitely, thank you for your comment!

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Good job, a lot of patience!

Awesome piece of art.. I must say i have never seen a piece of art this beautiful.

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美しい絵画、美しい芸術

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Love your work Jerry. Im a great fan.

the painting is very beautiful and has a very high historical value.🔝

Thank you! I agree, it does.

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I appreciate an artist who takes a deeper interest in their work beyond the superficial, the piece is amazing.

Thank you, that means a lot… I feel like that is what sets your work above the rest. You must go the extra mile to truly capture something.

Cool.
Cheers to heritage!
Love the opening quote too.
Power to you.

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Good work brother

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