Admiralty Arch

Admiralty Arch is a building in the British capital of London at the end of The Mall and has an underpass through which pedestrians can walk to Trafalgar Square.

The gatehouse is connected to the building of the old Admiralty, hence the name Admiralty Arch. It was commissioned by King Edward VII, who wanted to use it to honor the memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. This is reflected in the Latin inscription above the gates: ANNO DECIMO EDWARDI SEPTIMI REGIS / VICTORIÆ REGINÆ CIVES GRATISSIMI MDCCCCX. Translation: "In the tenth year of the reign of Edward VII / for Queen Victoria (by) the very grateful people, 1910."

During Princess Diana's funeral, it was briefly uncertain whether the funeral procession would be too wide for the gate.

A very stately building built in the typical Portland-Purbeck stone.

Created by Nop Briex.

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Contemporary images and even those from the past inspire me to recycle them for re-actionary contemporary impressionist art. My drawings and paintings are sketch impressions in a loose and free style, the paintings in a colorful palette. I also produce collages and digital artworks or find new inspirations and compositions through paint strokes from existing works. I work fast, from emotion, averse to perfection, careful not to lapse into details and endless fiddling.

Compositions in an almost unfinished state, works that are part of the contemporary impressionist incentive. Evolving towards a more questioning abstract essential contemporary expressive impressionism.

With the internet we are overloaded with thousands of images a day, wonderful. But does original art on the wall still have a future? Yes, you can touch them, feel them, smell them. Paintings and drawings that move and stimulate you, that give you attention and immerse you every day in a bath of total relaxation and pleasure. People say that I am one of the most appreciated and renowned post-war art painters from South Limburg. I sell my original works all over the world. I very much appreciate the cooperation with Werk aan de Muur / Oh my Prints because my originals are now also available for everyone through excellent, high quality re-productions.

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