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WW1 Aircraft Art => Paintings/Drawings/CGI of WW1 aircraft => Topic started by: RussellSmith on June 14, 2013, 05:21:38 AM

Title: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: RussellSmith on June 14, 2013, 05:21:38 AM

L'Asso Ferrarese
26" x 16"
oil on linen

This painting features the Italian Ace Michele Allasia. Allasia was born in Ferrara, Italy, and served with 80 Squadriglia and Sezione. He claimed 6 victories, 5 of which were confirmed, but sadly he lost his life in a flying accident in July of 1918. The piece is simply meant to be an aircraft portrait, but the 3 enemy aircraft in the background are based on a combat in which Alassia described taking on 3 Austrians.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/aeroart/LAsso-Ferrarese_zps8a8d0aa1.jpg)

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: LindsayT on June 14, 2013, 12:08:41 PM

Always a good day when a new Russell Smith gets released! Another gem, Russell. Thanks for sharing.

Lindsay

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: RussellSmith on June 14, 2013, 08:49:35 PM

Thanks so much Lindsay.  :)

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: Andi Little on June 14, 2013, 10:35:22 PM

Very evocative - and particularly impressive.
................................ Would like to see a close up to check out your mark making!!!

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: rhallinger on June 15, 2013, 12:51:29 AM

That's just beautiful Russell!  Will it eventually be available as a print at your website?

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: RussellSmith on June 15, 2013, 12:55:40 AM

Thanks guys.

Bob, it already is: http://www.russellsmithart.com/Small%20pages/L'Asso%20Ferrarese.html

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: lcarroll on June 15, 2013, 02:54:39 AM

Russell,
   Very nicely done, I always marvel at how you create "movement" on canvas. Great background and a story in the making........
   Thanks for posting this.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: rhallinger on June 15, 2013, 05:32:25 AM

Thanks Russell!  I just ordered one, along with "Last Dance of the Hussar," which I've had my eye on for a while.   ;D

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: New work - "L'Asso Ferrarese"
Post by: pepperman42 on June 15, 2013, 09:20:29 AM

Beautiful work of a pretty machine!!

Steve