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Originally posted by pfbnantes
Hello bonjour
Has somebody an idea of the artist . Very old charcoal drawing on vergé paper with a water mark ( see jpeg4 in tranparency ) representing a woman with a helmet and a bird ( dove ? ) on it . Could be a symbol of the peace . I think of a néo classical french artist of XVIII cent like David or Delacroix but it could be older or from a different country . could be also a study for a painting it reminds me something ... surely not Picasso ! dimensions 23,5 x 30 cm .
thanks in advance for yr help
regards
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I have always associated the Goddess Athena + an owl. And that´s the way I like to see her..... but....
´´Athena (also known as Pallas Athene and the Roman goddess Minerva) is often represented by symbols associated with her wisdom and leadership. It isn´t surprizing that many of the ikons representing civilization are derived from the ancient goddess symbols of Athena.´´
And some of the animals could well be....Owl (wisdom), dove (victory), etc...
http://www.goddessgift.com/goddess-myths/goddess_symbols_Athena.htm Ps. Are you both French? Saintluc and pfbnantes?
I love it when you French guys have a heated discussion.
How French is that? I love France. Vive la France!!!!
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That´s OK, pfbnantes; greenpeace rainbow´s was a decision that I am sure It was taken by a few members of that old government. How is it possible to blame a whole people? No way; let´s blame just a few not so nice politicians. I also do know that the French understand humour. They´ve got their own.
And never mind, it was not you who started a war and lost twice.
Bless you!!!!
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