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Cardboard puzzle, sadly missing 2 pieces.
Charles, Duke of Orleans (1394-1465) was the grandson of the French King Charles V (“the Wise), nephew of King Charles VI (“the Beloved/Mad”) and father of King Louis XII. In addition, his first wife (also his first cousin…) was Isabella of Valois, widow of (deposed) King Richard II (of England).
He fought in the Battle of Agincourt, then was held as a prisoner of war by the English for the next 25 years (released in 1440). He was held in various places, including at the Tower of London, as depicted in the puzzle image. During this time, he wrote poetry in both English and French (over 500 poems in his lifetime), which is what he is now best known for. One of his poems is sometimes believed to be the earliest known Valentine, although this is apparently not true. He did write several poems on that theme, though. (The British Library has an interesting blog post about this)
The puzzle image is taken from a 15th century illuminated manuscript of Charles’s poems (created in around 1483), held by the British Library. It shows Charles writing poetry (on the right), as well as in several other situations around the image, including riding away to freedom. This broadly accurate depiction is the earliest surviving non-schematic picture of the Tower of London. The Tower’s iconic central White Tower was first built by William the Conqueror in 1078.
The image also shows the old medieval London Bridge (built in 1209) in the background, with houses on it. Apparently in the 14th century, there were as many as 140 houses on it, although they were so narrow that many were later merged, leaving a lower total number (around 90). The shops on the ground floor of the houses meant that the bridge was at one point one of London’s main shopping streets. The bridge’s other notable features included a drawbridge and the Stone Gate, which was where the severed heads of traitors (including William Wallace, Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell) were displayed on pikes.
The bridge was finally demolished in 1831, after its replacement had been built (100m upstream). That “new” London Bridge was itself replaced in 1973, and now stands in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, having been purchased by a local entrepreneur and reconstructed over there, to attract tourism and generate interest in property in the city.
More details about the image from the British Library, here.
I'm investigating suicide for uni and my development has led me to this. The idea is to focus on the pieces of the person that they feel are missing in order for them to contemplate suicide. I'm still experimenting though.
Rolling in for a "Missing-Man" formation at the former Soesterberg Airbase..
Shot 04/05/2009.
© Stacey Kort -- www.code-alpha.com
come and go. approximately 200-250 ships per day track Kanmon Strait,
leaving only trajectory in my sight.
pinhole photography
Cosina 107-SW aka Voigtlander BessaL with Avenon pinhole lens
When the sun went down over Lake Erie, it was time for fire, bs, heineken and (what had to pass for) sleep.
The simplicity of this poster sort of broke my heart. In case it helps, this is on Devon Ave. in Chicago, Sep. 27,2009. Hope they find him.
For some of us, hearts might have gone cold. Hearts might have gone missing in river or in place where it is hard to find. As life int this world continues, these hearts will always find its way back home no matter how rough or cold the path it takes.
"The heart had gone cold, but the love that kept it alive will always remain in its natural"
A sketch artist exercises his skill under a "Missing" umbrella on Santa Monica Pier.
Taken and originally posted in 2008.
It is summer time in the Philippines and the perfect time to hit the white sand beaches or do the outdoors. I miss the beaches back in my home country. For now I can only browse my previous photos.
Sta Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu, the Philippines
11 April 2019, Missing Railway Links: A challenge for Cohesion and Growth in Border Regions
Belgium - Brussels - April 2019
© European Union / Fred Guerdin
Patrice HARSTER, Director EGTC Eurodistrict PAMINA
Missing project. By removing something from the subject, it doesn't change what it is. However by doing so the subject does become useless, mostly though lack of usability.
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Zenza Bronica SQ-A
4s at f16
Ilford HP5+
Ilfosol 3 1:9 for 6 mins at 20 °C