The Infinite Art Tournament, Round One: Vigée Le Brun v. Escher
Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
1755 - 1842
French
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M. C. Escher
1898 - 1972
Dutch
Tied for First in Phase 1, Flight 4 of the Play-In Tournament. Placed Third in Phase 2, Flight 4 of the Play-In Tournament. Won this spot in the Main Tournament Brackets away from Bill Viola in the first "Fight for Their Right" Contest.
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Vote for the artist of your choice! Votes go in the comments. Commentary and links to additional work are welcome. Polls open for at least one month past posting.
I have the feeling that if I looked at lots by both artists, I might not vote this way, but based on this selection? Vigée Le Brun. (I know I don't have to vote based on the limited selection here, but I am today.)
Man, this is a powerhouse first-round contest. Escher is... Escher! I was the one who nominated him for the Play-In Tournament, and remain baffled that I needed to. But this Vigée Le Brun kid's got chops! I think I'm going to drop my vote for her!
Vigée Le Brun gets mugged coming out of the gate, with Escher taking this match nine to five. Well, that's why its double-elimination. She'll have her second chance against Vouet soon, while Escher will have to try his chops against de Vlaminck.
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Vigée Le Brun
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ReplyDeleteYou know, I was honestly tempted. But no, it's Escher.
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ReplyDeleteEscher. Word to the wise: Never attempt a jigsaw puzzle of an Escher painting. I did it not once, but twice. Excruciating.
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ReplyDeleteI'll take whomever's NOT MC Escher.
ReplyDeleteEscher for meee
ReplyDeleteGood portraits, but Escher
ReplyDeleteRebecca breaks for Vigée Le Brun
ReplyDeleteAnd Mariah votes Escher on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI have the feeling that if I looked at lots by both artists, I might not vote this way, but based on this selection? Vigée Le Brun. (I know I don't have to vote based on the limited selection here, but I am today.)
ReplyDeleteSusan votes by mail for Vigee Le Brun.
ReplyDeleteMan, this is a powerhouse first-round contest. Escher is... Escher! I was the one who nominated him for the Play-In Tournament, and remain baffled that I needed to. But this Vigée Le Brun kid's got chops! I think I'm going to drop my vote for her!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. Yes, it does pain me a bit, but Escher.
ReplyDeleteVigée Le Brun gets mugged coming out of the gate, with Escher taking this match nine to five. Well, that's why its double-elimination. She'll have her second chance against Vouet soon, while Escher will have to try his chops against de Vlaminck.
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