inspiration of ''Thunder of the Plains'' and the ''Fur trade'' (1 Viewer)

[Francis]

I'm trying to publish a subject where I had fun finding many of the models which maybe inspired the figurines of these themes...
from time to time I will publish a photo illustrating of a figurine created by JJD on these two themes...

here is the first!


WSP 035 Blackfoot warrior

 

[jason foote]

Oh i love this Francis. Keep it up mate

 

[Francis]

Here is a demonstration of the historical rigor demonstrated by JJD through his sculptures...

Today WSP 08b







we will note the way in which the warrior uses his spear to adjust his vision... like the figurine..

 

[Francis]

Today WSP08A

This is certainly the photo that served as a model to create this figurine.
There are details that cannot be coincidences...
See the section of fabric between the legs... identical!
the sleeve decorations... identical too!
the pose of course but the color of the moccasins and all his outfit have strong similarities...




I regret not being able to annotate a specific legend which will identify the belonging of this warrior to a nation...

 

[jason foote]

You are smashing it. I am loving this thread. Well done

 

[Francis]

Today, WSP 60




The similarities are not negligible and clearly show that this photo was certainly chosen for this figurine...
beyond the red tunic, there is the purple laces on the boots, the two bags on the tunic, the beard as well as the fur hat have the same appearance as on the figurine...
For the mule, the loading has been revised but note the fox skin in the photo and preserved on the figurine.



That's all for today and thanks to everyone who follows this thread!

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Many of our Hobby's great figures are modeled on paintings.
Good work documenting these.
Happy Collecting and Happy New Year.
Paddy

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Many of our Hobby's great figures are modeled on paintings.
Good work documenting these.
Happy Collecting and Happy New Year.
Paddy

I agree with Paddy.

Thank you Francis for posting this thread. I probably speak for many others in saying how much I enjoy what you've done here.

Mark

 

[Francis]

I agree with Paddy.

Thank you Francis for posting this thread. I probably speak for many others in saying how much I enjoy what you've done here.

Mark

Thank you very much for this attention.
Encouragement is always appreciated.

 

[Francis]

Today SSB 001



This time, I wanted to highlight a historical detail of this figurine which is controversial.
Crazy Horse's cape!
Did Crazy Horse have a cape or was JJD wrong about this addition?
it is true that we do not easily find traces of this cape... even in the most historical film like ''Son of morning star'' or the paintings, Crazy Horse does not wear a cape...



this painting (the only one I could find...) shows that John Jenkins demonstrated a certain relevance and I will not be surprised if it is used for the presence of this clothing ornament!
Congratulations to JJD for this find!

 

[theBaron]

It would be interesting to know who the original artists are, too. Who painted the various paintings, for example, and is the sculpture in your first post based on a painting, too?

Prost!
Brad

 

[Dragoon]

Crazy Horse by the late John Clymer. Clymer was an historical artist specializing in the American West, most known for depictions of the fur trade and the Lewis & Clark expedition. His research was impeccable, so his imagery can be trusted as accurate. - This can't be said for every painting image found on the internet...

 

[Francis]

Crazy Horse by the late John Clymer. Clymer was an historical artist specializing in the American West, most known for depictions of the fur trade and the Lewis & Clark expedition. His research was impeccable, so his imagery can be trusted as accurate. - This can't be said for every painting image found on the internet...

Stunning !
This is the exact reproduction of the figurine!
The patterns of the cape are identical.
It is certainly this painting which undoubtedly inspired the figurine...

 

[Francis]

A small detour, the space of a figurine, to the excellent brand Team Miniatures with its first reference of the ''people of Tatanka''.
This painting held out its arms to me so I couldn't resist...

IDA 6001





With, for once, the signature of a well-known artist, placed on the canvas...

 

[Francis]

I wanted to provide some information regarding the very interesting remarks that were made.
As the title of this thread suggests, inspiration can come from all kinds of sources...
it can be cultural and historical paintings as well as drawings or personalized images also remarkable.
the interest of my research is more visual than cultural...

the goal is to show that the collectible figurine has its sources in very serious cultural and artistic roots...
even if most members on this forum know it very well.
This thread is without any other than to entertain through a specific center of interest..

Other more in-depth research would make it possible to identify the artists, for example, of these paintings and drawings but that would require more time than I have...
The time factor is often the problem when we want to treat a subject in depth....

I wish you a happy new year full of health and even more exciting and original figurines for 2024!

 

[jason foote]

I am finding this thread throughly entertaining.
i am very grateful for the tine you put into it for us. Please keep going

 

[Francis]

Today, I wanted to highlight a headdress that is found on the heads of a large number of Native Americans and which has not yet been used by JJD.
K&C made it on a pedestrian but it deserves much more in view of the paintings that I present...

I don't know if the Cheyennes wore this headdress (information on the subject is welcome...) but it was very present in the Amerindian wars...
espérons que JJD les a prévu dans sa nouvelle serie ...

Here is ...





if anyone has any info...
all I know is they're deer horns

 

[jason foote]

I have no idea which nation is being represented but the artworks are beautiful.

 

[mestell]

Today, I wanted to highlight a headdress that is found on the heads of a large number of Native Americans and which has not yet been used by JJD.
K&C made it on a pedestrian but it deserves much more in view of the paintings that I present...

I don't know if the Cheyennes wore this headdress (information on the subject is welcome...) but it was very present in the Amerindian wars...
espérons que JJD les a prévu dans sa nouvelle serie ...

Here is ...

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if anyone has any info...
all I know is they're deer horns

The paintings show a Pronghorn Antelope headdress. This kind of headdress was typically worn by some of the members of the Southern Cheyenne Crazy Dog Warrior Society (not to be confused with the Dog Soldier Society). This style of headdress was also worn by the Assiniboine people

Mike

 

[Francis]

The paintings show a Pronghorn Antelope headdress. This kind of headdress was typically worn by some of the members of the Southern Cheyenne Crazy Dog Warrior Society (not to be confused with the Dog Soldier Society). This style of headdress was also worn by the Assiniboine people

Mike

thank you for shedding light on the subject so well Mike...
so maybe JJD has some surprises in store for us since his new series focuses on Cheyennes...
I don't dare believe it... such riders...