Sunday, October 14, 2012

TAW - Crime Scene Poster

I've always been fascinated by the lore of the curse on those who disturbed King Tut's tomb.   Cobras were said to be the guardians of the tombs, and on the day the tomb was opened, Howard Carter's pet canary was swallowed by a cobra.   Coincidence?  Perhaps.  Within weeks, Lord Carnovan (who financed Carter's exploration) died after being bitten by a mosquito.  There are many versions of the demise of various members of those involved in the exploration.  Most stories are said to be products of over-zealous journalists of the time.  Nonetheless, they make for an interesting story!

20 comments:

  1. What a great idea for a crime poster! I love the story and the "crime scene" design. Fantastic, Bev.

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  2. Sooo clever, Bev...love your crime poster!!

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  3. Aren't those stories just fascinating...what with the curses and the treasure and the amazing architecture very cool as is your artwork Ms Bev!

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  4. What a great idea for a crime poster, really unique and wonderful.

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  5. I was just a girl when I read about those mysterious deaths related to Pharaoh Tutankhamun tomb discovery and I was so impressed! Your piece is fun and clever!

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  6. Wonderful poster! I've always been fascinated too with Egyptology and those curses! A great piece Bev! xx

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  7. Fantastic take on the theme, and I must confess to being interested by the Tut's curse stories (facts?)
    Great poster

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  8. good idea to combine it with the mystery of Tut's grave robbery.
    I love the combination of ancient with that modern crime tape

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  9. I love where your mind went on this one, Bev, and that you chose a 'crime scene' slant which is very original. Fantastic.

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  10. Is there anyone who is not fascinated by these wonderfully spooky stories? Great poster, Bev!

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  11. I'm smiling at your use of the crime scene tape at King Tut's tomb. Very clever. Super poster, Bev!

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  12. what a fantastic poster! i also love tut´s story, though it in reality simply were mould fungus spores who caused the "curse" (the biologist speaks;))

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  13. I love Egyptian art and folklore. This is a fantastic poster!

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  14. Oh my goodness....if it's a movie poster I could not watch it....way to scary ! Great job on your poster :o)

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  15. Powerful..such a striking piece..love the visual impact and presence this piece carries....wonderful work!
    Victoria

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  16. Love the story and the tape is brilliant, Bev!

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  17. It's a fascinating story and a fascinating poster!

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  18. Fantastic crime scene poster you have made Bev.
    Anni

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  19. Excellente idée Bev ! il va falloir touver le coupable ... ça ne va pas être simple !!!
    Amitiés Mary.KG

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  20. Brrr, a little scary, but really fascinating artwork Bev!
    Well done! :)

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