Ivan Vladimirov, Russian
Man Wearing Early Apple Watch Prototype, ca. 1918
Watercolor on paper
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MASTERPIECE #1254 (7/13/15)
Steve, how do I drop you an email? Man alive, some of your stuff is highly worthwhile.
Info, or links that point to more info, about this artist can be found here, here, here (Google translated), here, here (Google translated), and here, perhaps in addition to what’s in his Google translated Russian Wikipedia page.
While the 5th here link, server perhaps located in Russia, has become unreachable, please access its archive (Google Chrome and perhaps other browsers can automatically translate if necessary).
/// Ancient Fiers trudged off, ill and in shock,
burdened under Ranevsky’s old clock.
The ex-servants grabbed loot,
(plus a musket to shoot),
and a few rubles stuffed in a sock.
/// Now the orchard was being chopped down,
as the looters walked miles into town.
They would pawn what they stole,
because “Life’s just a bowl
of cherry juice staining a gown.”
/// When invasions begin there is shootin,’
and then killin’ and rapin’ and lootin.’
Refugees hit the road
From Their Homes which explode,
thanks to 45’s “genius” pal Putin.
/// As they flee from their homes they’re in shock.
(Why else carry a grandfather clock?)
As they trudge toward the west
with possessions loved best,
they’re between a hard place and a rock.
/// This is serious; war is no joke.
Hopes for peace have all gone up in smoke.
There is no disputin’
that those who diss Putin
fall from windows or drink Novichok.
/// Politicians now need to explain
where they stand on defending Ukraine.
Should more aid be supplied?
Are they on Russia’s side?
(Most will pander for their next campaign.)