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Post by Paul Sylvain on Jun 30, 2010 7:26:41 GMT -5
I couldn't come to San Antonio without walking through the Alamo grounds and, while there, going through the bookstore. For one, there were quite a few visitors even for a mid-week morning. I was surprised to find scaffolding up in front of the baptistry. I did a little on-line search this morning (and found this: www.mysanantonio.com/slideshows/Cleaning_the_Alamo.html?c=n#NaN). I guess they have a crew in there cleaning up the limestone. This trip to the bookstore was not for a book (even though I always have a look), but specifically for a copy of Gary Zaboly's "A Moment In Time" print. Can't wait to get home and frame it up. Well, actually, I wish San Antonio was my home and I ddn't have to leave, but that's a different story. I am working on making that move happen, but it's a long shot at best, seeing as it involves a transfer with my current job. Anyway, I love the print, Gary. When did you paint that? I know some things change (and have changed here and there) as more research is done, but it looks like a pretty decent representation or interpretation to my eyes. I'm pretty darn happy to add it to my Alamo materials. Paul
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Post by garyzaboly on Jun 30, 2010 14:44:45 GMT -5
I couldn't come to San Antonio without walking through the Alamo grounds and, while there, going through the bookstore. For one, there were quite a few visitors even for a mid-week morning. I was surprised to find scaffolding up in front of the baptistry. I did a little on-line search this morning (and found this: www.mysanantonio.com/slideshows/Cleaning_the_Alamo.html?c=n#NaN). I guess they have a crew in there cleaning up the limestone. This trip to the bookstore was not for a book (even though I always have a look), but specifically for a copy of Gary Zaboly's "A Moment In Time" print. Can't wait to get home and frame it up. Well, actually, I wish San Antonio was my home and I ddn't have to leave, but that's a different story. I am working on making that move happen, but it's a long shot at best, seeing as it involves a transfer with my current job. Anyway, I love the print, Gary. When did you paint that? I know some things change (and have changed here and there) as more research is done, but it looks like a pretty decent representation or interpretation to my eyes. I'm pretty darn happy to add it to my Alamo materials. Paul Thanks so much, Paul. I painted that in '95, essentially an expansion of what I'd done for Hardin's book two years earlier. And yes, the Alamo is an on-going case study. Barring a time machine, we have to build on what we knew THEN, with what we know NOW.
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 30, 2010 22:32:16 GMT -5
After repeatedly finding "A Moment In Time" out of stock at the Alamo Gift Shop, I finally got my hands on one this past March. I've had it framed and it's on the wall in my den, the only 1836-era Alamo likeness I have displayed, except for Frederick Ray's famous "centerfold," for which I always have a soft spot in my hollow skull.
Allen
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Post by Jim Boylston on Jun 30, 2010 23:26:53 GMT -5
I'll admit, I have the Ray framed as well; a sentimental favorite.
Jim
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Post by Paul Sylvain on Jul 1, 2010 19:20:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the background, Gary. I'm proud to own it and display it.
Paul
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