Saturday, September 5, 2015

Rob Roy (1995): Liam Neeson and Tim Roth in 18th Century Scotland


     Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, and written by Alan Sharp, Rob Roy (1995) earned wide critical praise for the performances of it's cast. In the 18th Century Scottish Highlands, Rob Roy MacGregor is a clan chief and cattle drover whose honor puts him at odds with an unscrupulous and powerful nobleman. While the minute historical facts of the film's story are questionable, the attention to detail in the period costumes and sets is spot-on accurate and well-researched. The cinematography is both foggy and vibrant, capturing the rugged on-location scenes of the Scottish Highlands… with some sites so remote and isolated that the cast and crew had to be brought in by helicopter. Liam Neeson is great in the title role as Rob Roy MacGregor. Tim Roth is superbly sadistic as the dainty killer, Archibald Cunningham. Jessica Lange co-stars as MacGregor's dutiful wife. John Hurt is James Graham, 4th Marquess of Montrose. Andrew Keir is John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll. Eric Stolz and Brian Cox appear in supporting roles.

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

: Rob Roy

: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

John Hurt and Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Tim Roth and Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Tim Roth, John Hurt and Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Tim Roth and Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

Tim Roth and Brian Cox: Rob Roy

Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

Jessica Lange and Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

Tim Roth and Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Tim Roth: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson: Rob Roy

Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange: Rob Roy

"Rob Roy"- movie trailer

Friday, September 4, 2015

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts - Historic House Museum Tour

Salisbury Family Portraits. by Travis Simpkins. Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, MA


     I dropped off my artwork (3 Salisbury Family Portraits) at the Salisbury Mansion yesterday… and received a wonderful private tour of the circa 1772 house museum. It's a privilege to have my work placed inside the Mansion for the "Home for the Holidays" program. Such a lovely historic building, managed by the Worcester Historical Museum.  - Travis Simpkins




Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum

Salisbury Mansion - Worcester, Massachusetts . Worcester Historical Museum


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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Sketch: Diana, 1925. Paul Manship. by Travis Simpkins

Diana, 1925. Paul Manship. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. ISGM. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
Diana, 1925
Paul Manship (1885-1966)
Collection of the
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
by Travis Simpkins


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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Sketches by Travis Simpkins


image copyright © Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum