Continued from
Continuing
my August Bank Holiday appearance as Sir Walter I arrived at the Raleigh Wall from
East Budleigh’s Street Party to find that the stage was already set for the
repeat re-enactment of Millais’ Boyhood of Raleigh.
Pebbles,
galleon, starfish and anchor were in place. Millais (John Washington, of
Budleigh Art Club) was at his easel.
The Sailor (Nick Speare) was there with
his outstretched arms and had grown a moustache since his last appearance on 28
May earlier this year.
‘Young Walter’ in his green costume was already there, later
joined by another model as Raleigh’s half-brother Humphrey.
But
I’d forgotten the toucan aka puffin. Once he was in place the picture was
complete. You can see it above.
Passing
visitors were welcome to discuss the painting with the artist at work.
The
Sailor had the same problem with fake facial hair that I’d had back in May.
A
view of ‘Sir John Millais’; he didn’t seem to have any problem with the
sideburns. Not sure about the dark glasses. But the sun had really come out by now.
Image credit for the above three photos: Martyn Brown
I reckon that dog wants to be in the painting.
I reckon that dog wants to be in the painting.
A
successful day! It didn’t rain, and Sir
Walter’s history lessons to the passers-by seem to have done their stuff judging by admissions to the Museum that afternoon. ‘There were
over 90 visitors to Fairlynch - certainly a record in recent years!’ noted Chairman Trevor Waddington.
And perhaps best of all we'd introduced young Devonians to the story of one of the most interesting and complex figures of the county's history.
And perhaps best of all we'd introduced young Devonians to the story of one of the most interesting and complex figures of the county's history.
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