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Description Watercolors,
32 x 44cm

Originally called Ivanhoe - Dogfights in Torquilstone, but sadly that was too long for deviantArt...

So as that original title tells, it's an illustration based on Sir Walter Scotts Ivanhoe.

Very short explanation:
The Templar in the middle and two of his companions (not depicted here) kidnapped a group of travelers. Robin Hood and his companions (guys dressed green) are now trying to free them and therefor besiege the castle where the group is held prisoner. After the outlaws managed to get into the castle, the Templar tries to flee with one of the victims of the hijacking, the young Lady Rebekka (left to the Templar on the Saracen's horse).
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alarie-tano In reply to ??? [2012-05-12 10:17:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot.

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Theophilia [2010-12-31 15:59:58 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure if I have commented on this piece before, but if I haven't, then shame on me. Because I love this and I don't get tired of looking at it. The first time I saw this was many months before I read Ivanhoe, and then just recently I read it this autumns so now I have the proper context with which to view this painting. As so many others have said, the level of detail is astounding. I'm a fan of tiny details so I like to look at them particularly. Speaking of which, I absolutely love Bois-Guilbert's saddles decoarations, how you put the cross in there and the padded seat and everything. I love the decorations on the hem of Rebecca's dress. The sheen on each helmet and the detail on all of the backs of the shields with period-accurate buckles and straps and belts is just awesome; and I also love the obvious time and painstaking research you put into this making sure everything was historically accurate. As one with a tenacious inner-historical stickler, I appreciate that a lot.

And I am still in awe of how you did the sky and the smoke.

One quick question, is that DeBracy I see way in the back, with the black and red surcoat?

Also: BRIAN DE BOIS-GUILBERT!!!!!

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alarie-tano In reply to Theophilia [2011-10-23 09:28:15 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the delay in my respinse, I have been away from dA for some time...

Thanks so much for your comment. I am glad you like all the details. I love to see details in paintings and illustrations! Yes it took a lot of time to research and do some studies and sketches, but I had fun putting all those details in here.

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Theophilia In reply to alarie-tano [2011-10-31 00:22:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh hey, no problem!

And you're very welcome! I can't wait to see any new stuff you've been working on.

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alarie-tano In reply to Theophilia [2011-10-31 18:34:38 +0000 UTC]

I am already working on a new piece hope to upload it some time in the following weeks

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Theophilia In reply to alarie-tano [2011-10-31 20:24:39 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Can't wait to see it!

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Hobbit-Jigs [2010-02-02 19:52:45 +0000 UTC]

*Mafeo probably summed it up best with his comments; only I wouldn't know one paint(er's) brush from the next.

The technique, and or, techniques that he was trying to acquire just by looking at this piece for so long have also had me wondering just what is possible with this medium of watercolours in the hands of a masterful artist.

I think the reasons why I've been looking at it for a whiles now is mostly because there is so much going on in it.

I'm not so keen on the horses being so little protected with their thinly covered caparisons, but that's only because I am currently interested in horse armour, and I've been noticing a lot of that kind of thing lately.

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alarie-tano In reply to Hobbit-Jigs [2010-04-07 15:05:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much!

I love watercolors for everything is possible with them

Ahh well horse armor...well they besieged templars in the castle didn't have the time to armor them while they had to defend their castle

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presterjohn1 [2010-01-20 00:55:16 +0000 UTC]

Very good. I remember the scene vividly.

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alarie-tano In reply to presterjohn1 [2010-04-07 15:01:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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presterjohn1 In reply to alarie-tano [2010-04-07 15:20:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh, it's a pleasure... I love your gallery!

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Eldel15 [2009-10-15 22:54:37 +0000 UTC]

great job very realistic

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alarie-tano In reply to Eldel15 [2010-04-07 15:01:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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KnightfromHell [2009-07-09 09:40:36 +0000 UTC]

Uau!! It's absolutly amazing, dear God!!!

KnightfromHell

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alarie-tano In reply to KnightfromHell [2009-07-09 18:39:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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KnightfromHell In reply to alarie-tano [2009-07-10 16:14:49 +0000 UTC]

You welcome!

KnightfromHell

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DavidCurser [2009-03-06 18:59:33 +0000 UTC]

echt geil, so ein getΓΌmmel...

aber da stirbt ja keiner

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alarie-tano In reply to DavidCurser [2009-03-08 09:11:56 +0000 UTC]

Das sterben bleibt der Fantasie ΓΌberlassen

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DavidCurser In reply to alarie-tano [2009-03-08 12:45:59 +0000 UTC]

mhhh.... ok ^^

ich mag es auf hΓΆchster brutalitΓ€tsstufe...

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Mafeo [2009-02-24 17:22:07 +0000 UTC]

I have stared at this for a half and hour already trying hard to soak up all the details and techniques. It is amazing work, the lighting and the movement in it blows me away. I am obviously impressed.

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alarie-tano In reply to Mafeo [2009-02-24 22:20:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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PsychosisPC [2009-01-10 20:08:31 +0000 UTC]

Love medieval battle scenes. Well done.

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alarie-tano In reply to PsychosisPC [2009-01-10 22:21:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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Cleobuline [2008-12-27 23:56:33 +0000 UTC]

the last crusade?
(realistic!)

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alarie-tano In reply to Cleobuline [2008-12-28 00:13:20 +0000 UTC]

No that's actually a (fictitious) battle taking place in a castle in England.

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tigress-phan [2008-12-22 16:12:51 +0000 UTC]

hi! I've featured this great painting in my latest journal: [link]
I hope that's ok with you

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Rita-Ria [2008-11-25 08:04:06 +0000 UTC]

Meine GΓΌte - das muss ja JAHRE gedauert haben

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alarie-tano In reply to Rita-Ria [2008-11-25 12:52:49 +0000 UTC]

Hehe joa so circa 1,5 Wochen

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Rita-Ria In reply to alarie-tano [2008-11-26 06:56:07 +0000 UTC]

schnelle Finger

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Necropheka [2008-10-30 09:08:14 +0000 UTC]

It's awesome, dude! Great artwork!

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alarie-tano In reply to Necropheka [2008-10-30 16:05:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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ire-ne [2008-10-17 18:58:42 +0000 UTC]

This is totally amazing!

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alarie-tano In reply to ire-ne [2008-10-17 19:51:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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tigress-phan [2008-10-16 14:42:16 +0000 UTC]

so beautiful and so much detail >.<
I love how you incorporated the traditional depiction of these kinds of battles. there's so much chaos going on and every person in the picture weems to have his own little story line.

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alarie-tano In reply to tigress-phan [2008-10-16 20:32:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
(Most of these story lines will probably end soon )

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jamesgreen [2008-10-15 20:59:27 +0000 UTC]

top work man

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alarie-tano In reply to jamesgreen [2008-10-16 06:52:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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sekhmet-neseret [2008-10-13 13:27:07 +0000 UTC]

wow!! respect...

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alarie-tano In reply to sekhmet-neseret [2008-10-13 15:09:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Ellygator [2008-10-12 13:05:59 +0000 UTC]

Amazing detail and dynamic. You can feel all the noise and confusion of battle. Great composition!

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alarie-tano In reply to Ellygator [2008-10-12 13:28:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Efenleot [2008-10-12 01:31:00 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations! Another proof of your growing skills!

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alarie-tano In reply to Efenleot [2008-10-12 10:10:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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LucieOn [2008-10-11 19:42:54 +0000 UTC]

Completely amazing!

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alarie-tano In reply to LucieOn [2008-10-11 19:45:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot!

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AndyIomoon [2008-10-10 23:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Stunning work, this reminds me of Alan Lee's paintings of the Battle at Helm's Deep. So much action but all so clearly defined. Well done.

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alarie-tano In reply to AndyIomoon [2008-10-11 01:27:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Actually I had a look at Alan Lee's painting of the battle on the Pelenor Fields before I started painting.

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Crooty In reply to alarie-tano [2008-10-12 09:12:59 +0000 UTC]

I was about to say the same thing!
Very impressive work: all of those fighters have an interesting posture and even some have a facial expression: you can actually feel their rage, the fighting, protecting themselves...

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alarie-tano In reply to Crooty [2008-10-12 10:17:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. Glad I could invoke that impression of fear and courage.

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Spirit-of-Cavalia [2008-10-10 21:41:57 +0000 UTC]

Again ... You are such an amazing artist.

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