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Bryan Larsen

This painting obviously goes beyond "reference" to "a chapter out of" Atlas Shrugged. Maybe I'm wary of references because they're typically so worn out and pretentious. Well, Larsen unapologetically lifts a scene from Atlas, and *WOW*! I think it takes guts these days to venture beyond banal, bucholic landscapes to an industrial interior and be able to live up to the title Romantic Realism. Well, lots of people like Larsen, and for good reason. Me, I own prints of Motive Force and Young Builder myself :o). If I worked in industry I'd have purchased a First Heat print and put it in my office, but no such luck. I'm waiting for his take on Dr. Akston :o). Cheers, Bryan!!
(Added by Katherine Brakora on 7/02, 6:30pm)

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