Defending the Gap Acrylic Print
by Richard Barone
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Defending the Gap acrylic print by Richard Barone. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of an acrylic print. Your image gets printed directly onto the back of a 1/4" thick sheet of clear acrylic. The high gloss of the acrylic sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results. Two different mounting options are available, see below.
Design Details
Defending the Fulda Gap, Germany, 1985
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Artist's Description
Defending the Fulda Gap, Germany, 1985
About Richard Barone
I was a great artist in the fifth grade, at least that�s what my fellow classmates and art teacher thought. My parents thought differently, however, and transferred me to a Catholic school, and that was the end of my art career. By the time I got to college, I was convinced that the intellectual search for truth was far superior to the aesthetic. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and hadn�t taken one course in art. None were offered, even though the college professed the "liberal arts." In a sense, I was on the same course as Robert Motherwell (philosopher to artist), but for me the end came in the jungles of Vietnam. Philosophy and everything that I had learned�all the teachers, priests, and professors�had deserted me. Except...
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Richard Barone
I painted this while working in Schweinfurt, Germany for the Army during the Cold War days. I was close to the border and we were vulnerable to attack through the Fulda Gap. A key weapon of defense was the new M-1 Abrams, and I was impressed by its low profile and firepower.
AnnaJo Vahle
What a beautiful and powerful painting, Richard! I love the way that you composed this. Your technique is, as always, very good. f/v