Another part of the murals in the narrow alley in Leeuwarden of last week's post.
I recognize some images of Leeuwarden as the church tower and the exotic dancer/spy "Mata Hari" who was executed by firing squad in France under charges of espionage for Germany during World War I. She was born in Leeuwarden and the museum we visited had an exhibition about her.
The man in the centre I don't know who he is.
The lady in red is former Queen Beatrix and the building at the right is the Court of Justice I showed you in yesterday's post.
Linking to Monday Murals
Linking to Monday Murals
Now I am feeling old. Queen Beatrix's Mom was Queen when I lived there. Looking back at last week's mural. I think the guy might be M.C. Escher.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think you are so right Janey, it must be Escher as he was born in Leeuwarden! It is incredable you noticed that!. I thought he had a familiar face but couldn't think who he was. Thanks a lot.
VerwijderenThis is just beautiful. This artist or artists really have raw talent. I am moved by this wall art. I love it.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like the work the artist put into this mural.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAn eclectic mix of images. Thanks for identifying some of them for us.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI don't think I knew the story of Mata Hari, just the name. Your pictures of the wall art are fascinating, and I'm curious about how people get into doing these kinds of permanent art.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh, sure! I knew it was Escher the first time I laid eyes on him. Either him or some great Norwegian explorer. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat details in this mural. Curious about Mata Hari I just read her story on Wikipedia. Interesting.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA very impressive mural Marianne BIG! How fab that Janey knew who the male character was, she has an excellent memory oui!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenInteresting that the court of justice and the executed are in the same mural.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenEscher! Daar was ik echt nooit op gekomen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenInderdaad mooie muurschildering, er is veel te zien.
It appears at least in one spot that taggers were at work on it. The mural itself stands out beautifully.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery interesting! Tom The Backroads Traveller
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like this one a lot!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA very interesting mural and great artwork! Mata Hari was quite a story... sad ending for her!
Enjoy your mid-October days and hope they are sunny for you.
Hugs,
Mariette
I had no idea that Mata Hari was Dutch. The Escher portrait looks like it's a statue. Any statues of him around? Isn't it amazing how murals can take you down an interesting path? Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery cool murals and I didn't know that Mata Hari was from Leeuwarden Interesting
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