I instantly recognized the portrait of Anne Boleyn, set in a cold vortex of high rises.
Queen Consort Anne Boleyn was King Henry VIII ‘s second wife. She was beheaded for adultery (charges trumped up by Cromwell) on May 19, 1536. Anne Boleyn is the mother of Queen Elizabeth I.
The portrait in the street is a copy of the famous and only officially verified portrait of Anne Boleyn, that was painted in her lifetime. (Shown below) It is believed that images of her were destroyed to please the king. This is the sole survivor.
Even until today, paintings surface claiming status, but all are renounced.
Photo of the original (left) compared to my photo of the one in the street (right).
I had to go in on an angle to get a close up of her face.
Alongside Richard Burton as Henry the VIII, Geneviève Bujoldplayed Anne Boleyn in the movie “Anne of the Thousand Days”
Elizabeth Taylor, wanted to play Anne Boleyn. At 37, she was rejected as too old. Elizabeth took a small walk on so she could be present at the shooting of the final Tower of London scene. She feared Richard Burton, and Geneviève Bujold were having an affair.
For that tidbit and more trivia about the movie, click on the pic of Elizabeth below.
Here is the infamous 20 second walk on.
Anne Boleyn’s sister Mary was Princess Diana Spencer’s 13th great-grandmother on her father’s side.
So then Mary Boleyn is William and Harry’s 14th great- grandmother on Diana’s father’s side? Does that mean Anne Bolyen is their 14th great-aunt on Diana’s father’s side?
There is a ton of history available on Anne Boleyn. I’ve included 1 link for ease.
In January 1973, Rick Wakeman released his debut solo album, “The Six Wives of Henry VIII. The 36.36 minute album has a piece for each wife. Here is Anne Boleyn.
We have a situation in the alleys. Bugs has been sent in undercover.
He’s discovered a lot of dissent amongst the cartoon world. Seems you’ve been playing faves, with Looney Tunes. Other cartoon franchises have become agitated.
Rover Dangerfield feels he has no respect. Perhaps he should have a chat with Wile E. Coyote? He gets no respect, and he’s a Looney Tune!
The other cartoons feel like they’re being driven off a cliff. Again, they should speak with Wile E. Being driven off a cliff is all in a days work.
Still, protest and defiance grows. Darkwing Duck is demanding “more paint” to paint more Disney Characters!
Me, I’m hiding out in a crazy black and white mural.
I’m not pink, so no one will spot me, and I’ve got a great vantage point.
Oh No! Boris Badenov is about to throw a fusion bomb!!! All animals and humans will be fused with cartoons. No one will be spared if they enter the alley!
Anyone with half a brain is fleeing.
I repeat; half a brain!!!!
IT’S TOO LATE!
Poor guys never stood a chance! Agent 00 toon, I trust you’ll take care of this situation?!
Your mission is to restore order to the lanes & alleys!
Pics taken by Resa – 2018 -2022
Toronto, Canada
Various artists – including: Birdo, Adrian Hayles, En Masse, Mokes
Okay, I’m way behind visiting blog pals! I dislike the reader, and prefer to visit your actual blogs. I need to try and catch up!
Charlotte Hoather’s Art Gown needs me to focus until I get a good start. After all, it will be the first Art Gown that I will be sending to someone to actually wear. She’s my fave soprano, and is the 1 person I know who actually needs gowns.
Drawings are done for the next Gowntoons instalment, on Art Gowns.
I need to work on the post, and AGM Holly’s input is critical. So, I need time for emails, critique and whatever else the 2 of us do.
Time – the most intoxicating perfume of all. With this time I’ll visit you from GLAM or from Art Gowns. I look forward to visiting!
When I return with my next GLAM post, I should be all cleared up….maybe.
Pics taken by Resa – August 2, 2022
Toronto, Canada
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