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Errol???

18 Nov

flynn portrait

— Don Jan

 
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Penny Lane
9 years ago

It would be greatly appreciated if one knew where you found this picture and why it makes you think of Errol?

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Don Jan
9 years ago

It was on the internet while looking for other topics on Errol Flynn. I am not saying it is correct but it said “fencing painting of Errol Flynn” It is similar though, right? But then we never know really if everything on the internet is real, I thought it was a good suggestion to add it to the blog.

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David DeWitt
9 years ago
Reply to  Don Jan

It does look like a portrait of Flynn, most certainly!

Portrait of Eroll Flynn 1909-1959 in Fencing Uniform
Eroll Flynn
1st April 1930
Oil on Canvas
91.44 x 76.20 cm. (36 x 30 in.)

Portrait of Errol Flynn

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Gentleman Tim
9 years ago
Reply to  David DeWitt

Ooops! It looks like we just simultaneously filed contrary views, Sir David. … Acknowledging your superior knowledge regarding both art and Flynn I will defer to you!

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David DeWitt
9 years ago
Reply to  Gentleman Tim

I agree it’s not a good likeness but the intent is there by the artist. There is a rather full bio of Errol on the page the link goes to. :-)

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Don Jan
9 years ago
Reply to  David DeWitt

I am only 50% convinced, so I also say it is not EF.

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Gentleman Tim
9 years ago
Reply to  Don Jan

A fact I now see that should figure into our analysis is that this was supposedly painted on April Fools Day, 1930 – during his pre-fame days in New Guinea –

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Gentleman Tim
9 years ago
Reply to  Don Jan

Personally, I would say no, it’s not Flynn, Don Jan. Though the fencer is perhaps appearing to emulate the elan of Errol, the facial features just aren’t all there. Moreover, I’m not sure how often Errol attired in fencing apparel, or associated with any organization with the crest above his left shoulder.

Pardon my French, but I score this a “No touche”.

Here’s how Errol dressed for his fencing exhibitions:

[img]http://41.media.tumblr.com/0a9e6351b3e1fab90fa289d5d23dd4f4/tumblr_namg73tUtC1ti5fg9o1_500.jpg[/img]

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