Interesting history of the Mariannes – et tres drole. How unfortunate for Hollande! Have to say some of the art works for the Mariannes do look rather cheesy.
Best wishes, Pamela
Rosemary Kneipp
February 4th, 2014 at 9:44 am
Yes, some of them are pretty cheesy I agree. There are whole on-line stores selling them of course.
Nice piece.
I can’t help thinking that the desire to display these busts is sometimes motivated by something other than republican fervour.
Not sure I can see why this stamp choice is being presented as a Hollande boob, though (i.e. he gave the choice to school students, nice gesture).
Best regards
Roger
Rosemary Kneipp
February 4th, 2014 at 9:20 am
Hi, I quite agree about the motivation behind the desire to display the busts! I thought Hollande was a little remiss in trusting high school students to make the choice – he could have at least checked out the choices first!
Interesting history of the Mariannes – et tres drole. How unfortunate for Hollande! Have to say some of the art works for the Mariannes do look rather cheesy.
Best wishes, Pamela
Yes, some of them are pretty cheesy I agree. There are whole on-line stores selling them of course.
Nice piece.
I can’t help thinking that the desire to display these busts is sometimes motivated by something other than republican fervour.
Not sure I can see why this stamp choice is being presented as a Hollande boob, though (i.e. he gave the choice to school students, nice gesture).
Best regards
Roger
Hi, I quite agree about the motivation behind the desire to display the busts! I thought Hollande was a little remiss in trusting high school students to make the choice – he could have at least checked out the choices first!
How fascinating! I will never look at those stamps the same again. Thanks for sharing!
And take a look at the bust in the mairie next time you have to go there!