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Mata Hari - Dancer, Lover, Spy Poster
by Josef Kelly
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Mata Hari - Dancer, Lover, Spy poster by Josef Kelly. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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A very good friend of mine is in charge of the Army's website for the Centennial of World War I. He asked if I would be interested in painting a... more
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Artist's Description
A very good friend of mine is in charge of the Army's website for the Centennial of World War I. He asked if I would be interested in painting a series to help commemorate the "War to end all wars." I was thrilled. There are thousands of black and white photos and I came across one of Mata Hari.
It is 100 years since the exotic dancer and legendary femme fatale Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad for passing secrets to the Germans during World War One. She was described at the time as the greatest woman spy of the century.
I thought it would be fun to bring the black & white photo to life with colors of my own imagination. I have never tried this before and it was a lot of fun. Hope you enjoy it!
About Josef Kelly
Artistâs Profile - I am always fascinated by the immense diversity of artist backgrounds. There is so much that makes up âan artist.â Every part of their life experiences, their training, their gifts and talents, and so much more. Some artists are blessed to "emerge" when they are young, allowing them the luxury of decades of development and sharing of their gifts. Others are, sadly, constrained from life pressures and responsibilities, and never find the opportunity to develop and share. Then there are artists who, at a later stage of life, take the opportunity and the risks to launch their artistic gifts and see where they may go. I am such an artist. My fervor for art and the creative process started when I was a child...
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