Brother William of Baskerville - 6 x 4 inches watercolour.

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Sorry...forgot to say... the book, and film, was 'The Name of the Rose.'

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 28 Mar 07:24:07

An excellent and enjoyable historical film it was too Lewis. What a great idea to reach back so far. This should be a great series.

Posted by Jim Morris on Wed 28 Mar 08:29:55

This looks super Lewis.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Wed 28 Mar 09:04:26

Excellent painting and I also like the information you have given. Never too late to learn just a problem remembering it all!!

Posted by Tony Wiggins on Wed 28 Mar 09:09:55

So much thought, skill and planning goes into your work Lewis, you bring a whole new angle to POL! Loved the Dickens and love this.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 28 Mar 09:18:53

Super surprise here Lewis great representation

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 28 Mar 10:29:15

Not a character I am familiar with but keep up your good habits (see what I did there?!)

Posted by D Hillman on Wed 28 Mar 10:32:54

A lovely painting Lewis, can we have a Sean Connery version as well please 😁

Posted by Linda Drury on Wed 28 Mar 11:34:58

Was he related to the Hound of the Baskervilles? It's a pity he looks like my husband.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 28 Mar 12:07:38

Thanks for your comments. Sorry Linda D, I won't being doing a Sean Connery version, unless I use him for my Miss Marple (that might be interesting). And Linda W, some people think the author calling him Baskerville was a nod towards the Sherlock stories, and what a distinguished looking husband you must have.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 28 Mar 12:32:35

Wonderful character, Lewis, and great story. Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Wed 28 Mar 14:34:18

Enjoyed that film Lewis. A great Brother William.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 28 Mar 15:43:13

A real smasher, Lewis. It sounds an intriguing story!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Wed 28 Mar 15:47:45

Great

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Wed 28 Mar 21:59:43

The Name of the Rose ... superb.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 29 Mar 14:27:26

One I am not familiar with Lewis so thank you for the explanation, I think I would be a little nervous being questioned by brother William as he seems to know already. Its that look Lewis. brilliant again.

Posted by Charles Bullock on Thu 29 Mar 20:10:23

Hang on Studio Wall

28/03/2018

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For my Slew of Sleuths group. In case you aren't familiar with him...in the 14th century, Brother William, a Franciscan Monk, attends a council at an Italian Monastery. Monks begin to be murdered, the respected William of Baskerville is given the task of investigating the murders. Time is short because he knows the dreaded Inquisition have also been summoned (he despises them). Umberto Ecco's book is a riveting read, and an excellent movie was made from it.

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Lewis Cooper

Self taught. Love drawing. Like to make pictures up, without using reference pics, often in cartoon style. I do other pictures where I do use reference. I'm knocking on a bit, born in 1940 in Greenwich, London. Retired, and loving it.

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