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May 7, 2010

Long-Lost Picture of French Poet Arthur Rimbaud {Masculine Beauty Icon}

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T-letter-tss-quaint-B.jpgThis is a famous picture of French poet Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) by Carjat. The poet was interpreted by Leonardo di Caprio in the movie Total Eclipse.

After Rimbaud decided to stop writing poetry at age 20, he ended up in Africa in 1880. A later picture of him was found recently which shows a different man. Rimbaud's face is so iconic - it's even found on plates and chairs in France - that it's interesting to see his older face. It's like hearing that James Dean didn't die but was later found in a desert island... and photographed...

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April 7, 2009

Michelle Obama Wax Replica Unveiled at Madame Tussauds {Feminine Beauty Icon}


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The wax statue of Michelle Obama was unveiled today April 7, 2009 at Madame Tussauds in Washington DC. I don't always find these museum replicas very close to their original models but this time I have to say that both Michelle and Barack Obamas in their wax versions look about to come alive! Excellent imitations! None of the often-seen frozen waxy look but in these cases the artisans behind these works managed to capture their warmth and expressions.

It seems to me though that their skin colors have been lightened (see below, the real first couple)...

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