The colossal statue at the Royal Academy is truly remarkable and impossible to overlook. A closer look reveals that the man is depicted with a lion skin and head held beneath his arm. So it must be Hercules after he completed one of his twelve legendary tasks. Interestingly, the statue is a specially crafted cast commissioned by the Royal Academy. For additional information, one can refer to their website, but I’ve also created a brief ink sketch a souvenir of my visit there.
A chateau in Ferrassieres
February 8, 2024
Near the little village of Ferrassieres, there’s a building the owners call a chateau. It’s not exactly a castle, more like an old school that’s
